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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.72, 625.08 and 160.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.72, 625.08 and 160.28 is: 240.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.72 : 625.08 = 160.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.72/625.08 = 160.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.72x = 625.08 × 160.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.72x = 100,187.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,187.82/416.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.42

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