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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.74, 625.38 and 156.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.74, 625.38 and 156.74 is: 235.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.74 : 625.38 = 156.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.74/625.38 = 156.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.74x = 625.38 × 156.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.74x = 98,022.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,022.06/416.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.21

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