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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.37, 624.32 and 172.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.37, 624.32 and 172.62 is: 258.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.37 : 624.32 = 172.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.37/624.32 = 172.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.37x = 624.32 × 172.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.37x = 107,769.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,769.26/416.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.83

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