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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.39, 624.60 and 172.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.39, 624.60 and 172.77 is: 259.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.39 : 624.60 = 172.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.39/624.60 = 172.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.39x = 624.60 × 172.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.39x = 107,912.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,912.14/416.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.16

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