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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.74, 624.66 and 173.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.74, 624.66 and 173.32 is: 259.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.74 : 624.66 = 173.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.74/624.66 = 173.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.74x = 624.66 × 173.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.74x = 108,266.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,266.07/416.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.79

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