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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.20, 624.17 and 172.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.20, 624.17 and 172.67 is: 258.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.20 : 624.17 = 172.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.20/624.17 = 172.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.20x = 624.17 × 172.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.20x = 107,776.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,776.13/416.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.95

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