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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.63, 625.40 and 173.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.63, 625.40 and 173.33 is: 260.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.63 : 625.40 = 173.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.63/625.40 = 173.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.63x = 625.40 × 173.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.63x = 108,399.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,399.58/416.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.18

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