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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.62, 624.79 and 169.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.62, 624.79 and 169.70 is: 254.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.62 : 624.79 = 169.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.62/624.79 = 169.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.62x = 624.79 × 169.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.62x = 106,028.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,028.00/416.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.50

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