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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.52, 624.64 and 172.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.52, 624.64 and 172.92 is: 259.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.52 : 624.64 = 172.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.52/624.64 = 172.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.52x = 624.64 × 172.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.52x = 108,012.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,012.75/416.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.32

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