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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.40, 624.77 and 173.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.40, 624.77 and 173.10 is: 259.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.40 : 624.77 = 173.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.40/624.77 = 173.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.40x = 624.77 × 173.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.40x = 108,146.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,146.82/416.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.72

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