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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.18, 624.08 and 159.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.18, 624.08 and 159.50 is: 239.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.18 : 624.08 = 159.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.18/624.08 = 159.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.18x = 624.08 × 159.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.18x = 99,540.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,540.76/416.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.18

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