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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.57, 625.21 and 160.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.57, 625.21 and 160.25 is: 240.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.57 : 625.21 = 160.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.57/625.21 = 160.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.57x = 625.21 × 160.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.57x = 100,186.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,186.38/416.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.51

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