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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.57, 624.98 and 156.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.57, 624.98 and 156.69 is: 235.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.57 : 624.98 = 156.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.57/624.98 = 156.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.57x = 624.98 × 156.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.57x = 97,928.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,928.51/416.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.09

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