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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.52, 624.18 and 172.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.52, 624.18 and 172.74 is: 258.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.52 : 624.18 = 172.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.52/624.18 = 172.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.52x = 624.18 × 172.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.52x = 107,820.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,820.85/416.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.86

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