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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.56, 624.60 and 169.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.56, 624.60 and 169.60 is: 254.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.56 : 624.60 = 169.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.56/624.60 = 169.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.56x = 624.60 × 169.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.56x = 105,932.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,932.16/416.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.30

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