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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.56, 624.30 and 172.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.56, 624.30 and 172.75 is: 258.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.56 : 624.30 = 172.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.56/624.30 = 172.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.56x = 624.30 × 172.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.56x = 107,847.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,847.83/416.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.90

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