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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.70, 625.20 and 173.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.70, 625.20 and 173.30 is: 260.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.70 : 625.20 = 173.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.70/625.20 = 173.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.70x = 625.20 × 173.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.70x = 108,347.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,347.16/416.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.01

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