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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.22, 624.24 and 172.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.22, 624.24 and 172.50 is: 258.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.22 : 624.24 = 172.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.22/624.24 = 172.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.22x = 624.24 × 172.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.22x = 107,681.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,681.40/416.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.71

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