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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.75, 624.54 and 156.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.75, 624.54 and 156.48 is: 234.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.75 : 624.54 = 156.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.75/624.54 = 156.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.75x = 624.54 × 156.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.75x = 97,728.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,728.02/416.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.50

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