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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.69, 624.69 and 173.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.69, 624.69 and 173.39 is: 259.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.69 : 624.69 = 173.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.69/624.69 = 173.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.69x = 624.69 × 173.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.69x = 108,315.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,315.00/416.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.94

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