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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.66, 624.87 and 156.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.66, 624.87 and 156.47 is: 234.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.66 : 624.87 = 156.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.66/624.87 = 156.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.66x = 624.87 × 156.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.66x = 97,773.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,773.03/416.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.66

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