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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.55, 624.61 and 173.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.55, 624.61 and 173.15 is: 259.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.55 : 624.61 = 173.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.55/624.61 = 173.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.55x = 624.61 × 173.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.55x = 108,151.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,151.22/416.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.64

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