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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.76, 625.24 and 160.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.76, 625.24 and 160.26 is: 240.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.76 : 625.24 = 160.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.76/625.24 = 160.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.76x = 625.24 × 160.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.76x = 100,200.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,200.96/416.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.43

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