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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.51, 624.84 and 156.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.51, 624.84 and 156.49 is: 234.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.51 : 624.84 = 156.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.51/624.84 = 156.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.51x = 624.84 × 156.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.51x = 97,781.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,781.21/416.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.76

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