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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.73, 625.04 and 173.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.73, 625.04 and 173.22 is: 259.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.73 : 625.04 = 173.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.73/625.04 = 173.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.73x = 625.04 × 173.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.73x = 108,268.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,268.56/416.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.81

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