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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.25, 624.74 and 159.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.25, 624.74 and 159.93 is: 240.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.25 : 624.74 = 159.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.25/624.74 = 159.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.25x = 624.74 × 159.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.25x = 99,916.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,916.23/416.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.04

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