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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.52, 624.60 and 156.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.52, 624.60 and 156.42 is: 234.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.52 : 624.60 = 156.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.52/624.60 = 156.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.52x = 624.60 × 156.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.52x = 97,699.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,699.93/416.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.56

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