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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.55, 624.84 and 173.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.55, 624.84 and 173.10 is: 259.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.55 : 624.84 = 173.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.55/624.84 = 173.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.55x = 624.84 × 173.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.55x = 108,159.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,159.80/416.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.66

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