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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.28, 624.50 and 172.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.28, 624.50 and 172.76 is: 259.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.28 : 624.50 = 172.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.28/624.50 = 172.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.28x = 624.50 × 172.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.28x = 107,888.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,888.62/416.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.17

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