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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.55, 625.01 and 173.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.55, 625.01 and 173.13 is: 259.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.55 : 625.01 = 173.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.55/625.01 = 173.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.55x = 625.01 × 173.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.55x = 108,207.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,207.12/416.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.77

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