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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.62, 625 and 173.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.62, 625 and 173.02 is: 259.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.62 : 625 = 173.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.62/625 = 173.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.62x = 625 × 173.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.62x = 108,137.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,137.50/416.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.56

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