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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.16, 623.88 and 172.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.16, 623.88 and 172.85 is: 259.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.16 : 623.88 = 172.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.16/623.88 = 172.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.16x = 623.88 × 172.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.16x = 107,834.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,834.54/416.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.12

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