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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.69, 624.63 and 156.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.69, 624.63 and 156.62 is: 234.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.69 : 624.63 = 156.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.69/624.63 = 156.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.69x = 624.63 × 156.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.69x = 97,829.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,829.55/416.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.78

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