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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.44, 624.32 and 173.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.44, 624.32 and 173.14 is: 259.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.44 : 624.32 = 173.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.44/624.32 = 173.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.44x = 624.32 × 173.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.44x = 108,092.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,092.34/416.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.56

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