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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.25, 624.03 and 172.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.25, 624.03 and 172.95 is: 259.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.25 : 624.03 = 172.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.25/624.03 = 172.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.25x = 624.03 × 172.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.25x = 107,925.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,925.99/416.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.28

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