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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.26, 624.26 and 172.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.26, 624.26 and 172.66 is: 258.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.26 : 624.26 = 172.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.26/624.26 = 172.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.26x = 624.26 × 172.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.26x = 107,780.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,780.75/416.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.93

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