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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.12, 623.78 and 172.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.12, 623.78 and 172.86 is: 259.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.12 : 623.78 = 172.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.12/623.78 = 172.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.12x = 623.78 × 172.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.12x = 107,826.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,826.61/416.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.12

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