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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.36, 624.60 and 159.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.36, 624.60 and 159.80 is: 239.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.36 : 624.60 = 159.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.36/624.60 = 159.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.36x = 624.60 × 159.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.36x = 99,811.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,811.08/416.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.72

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