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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.29, 624.38 and 108.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.29, 624.38 and 108.17 is: 162.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.29 : 624.38 = 108.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.29/624.38 = 108.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.29x = 624.38 × 108.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.29x = 67,537.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,537.02/416.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.24

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