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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.73, 624.90 and 173.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.73, 624.90 and 173.19 is: 259.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.73 : 624.90 = 173.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.73/624.90 = 173.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.73x = 624.90 × 173.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.73x = 108,226.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,226.43/416.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.70

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