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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.64, 625.38 and 173.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.64, 625.38 and 173.31 is: 260.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.64 : 625.38 = 173.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.64/625.38 = 173.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.64x = 625.38 × 173.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.64x = 108,384.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,384.61/416.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.14

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