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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.50, 624.72 and 172.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.50, 624.72 and 172.96 is: 259.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.50 : 624.72 = 172.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.50/624.72 = 172.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.50x = 624.72 × 172.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.50x = 108,051.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,051.57/416.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.43

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