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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.40, 624.35 and 172.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.40, 624.35 and 172.80 is: 259.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.40 : 624.35 = 172.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.40/624.35 = 172.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.40x = 624.35 × 172.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.40x = 107,886.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,886.82/416.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.09

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