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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.32, 623.96 and 172.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.32, 623.96 and 172.60 is: 258.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.32 : 623.96 = 172.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.32/623.96 = 172.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.32x = 623.96 × 172.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.32x = 107,695.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,695.50/416.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.68

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