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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.40, 624.61 and 108.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.40, 624.61 and 108.24 is: 162.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.40 : 624.61 = 108.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.40/624.61 = 108.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.40x = 624.61 × 108.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.40x = 67,604.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,604.12/416.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.35

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