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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.66, 625.08 and 173.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.66, 625.08 and 173.04 is: 259.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.66 : 625.08 = 173.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.66/625.08 = 173.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.66x = 625.08 × 173.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.66x = 108,163.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,163.84/416.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.60

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