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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.64, 624.44 and 172.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.64, 624.44 and 172.88 is: 259.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.64 : 624.44 = 172.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.64/624.44 = 172.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.64x = 624.44 × 172.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.64x = 107,953.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,953.19/416.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.10

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