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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.72, 625.02 and 156.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.72, 625.02 and 156.71 is: 235.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.72 : 625.02 = 156.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.72/625.02 = 156.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.72x = 625.02 × 156.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.72x = 97,943.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,943.76/416.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.04

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