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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.42, 624.37 and 169.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.42, 624.37 and 169.51 is: 254.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.42 : 624.37 = 169.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.42/624.37 = 169.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.42x = 624.37 × 169.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.42x = 105,836.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,836.96/416.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.16

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