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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.62, 624.92 and 173.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.62, 624.92 and 173.01 is: 259.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.62 : 624.92 = 173.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.62/624.92 = 173.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.62x = 624.92 × 173.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.62x = 108,117.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,117.41/416.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.51

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