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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.10, 624.10 and 172.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.10, 624.10 and 172.60 is: 258.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.10 : 624.10 = 172.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.10/624.10 = 172.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.10x = 624.10 × 172.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.10x = 107,719.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,719.66/416.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.88

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