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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.62, 624.66 and 156.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.62, 624.66 and 156.58 is: 234.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.62 : 624.66 = 156.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.62/624.66 = 156.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.62x = 624.66 × 156.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.62x = 97,809.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,809.26/416.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.77

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