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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.36, 623.99 and 172.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.36, 623.99 and 172.82 is: 259.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.36 : 623.99 = 172.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.36/623.99 = 172.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.36x = 623.99 × 172.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.36x = 107,837.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,837.95/416.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.00

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