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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.37, 624.15 and 173.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.37, 624.15 and 173.10 is: 259.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.37 : 624.15 = 173.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.37/624.15 = 173.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.37x = 624.15 × 173.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.37x = 108,040.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,040.37/416.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.48

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