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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.26, 623.85 and 172.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.26, 623.85 and 172.72 is: 258.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.26 : 623.85 = 172.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.26/623.85 = 172.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.26x = 623.85 × 172.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.26x = 107,751.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,751.37/416.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.86

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