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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.19, 624.27 and 172.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.19, 624.27 and 172.56 is: 258.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.19 : 624.27 = 172.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.19/624.27 = 172.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.19x = 624.27 × 172.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.19x = 107,724.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,724.03/416.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.83

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