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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.75, 625.49 and 160.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.75, 625.49 and 160.43 is: 240.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.75 : 625.49 = 160.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.75/625.49 = 160.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.75x = 625.49 × 160.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.75x = 100,349.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,349.33/416.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.79

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