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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.17, 624.44 and 172.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.17, 624.44 and 172.72 is: 259.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.17 : 624.44 = 172.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.17/624.44 = 172.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.17x = 624.44 × 172.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.17x = 107,853.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,853.28/416.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.16

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