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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.13, 624.46 and 159.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.13, 624.46 and 159.63 is: 239.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.13 : 624.46 = 159.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.13/624.46 = 159.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.13x = 624.46 × 159.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.13x = 99,679.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,679.43/416.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.54

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