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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.56, 625.12 and 169.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.56, 625.12 and 169.97 is: 255.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.56 : 625.12 = 169.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.56/625.12 = 169.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.56x = 625.12 × 169.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.56x = 106,248.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,248.10/416.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.06

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