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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.52, 624.67 and 156.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.52, 624.67 and 156.51 is: 234.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.52 : 624.67 = 156.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.52/624.67 = 156.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.52x = 624.67 × 156.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.52x = 97,766.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,766.71/416.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.72

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