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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.43, 624.47 and 159.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.43, 624.47 and 159.75 is: 239.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.43 : 624.47 = 159.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.43/624.47 = 159.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.43x = 624.47 × 159.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.43x = 99,758.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,758.28/416.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.56

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