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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.80, 625.28 and 173.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.80, 625.28 and 173.40 is: 260.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.80 : 625.28 = 173.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.80/625.28 = 173.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.80x = 625.28 × 173.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.80x = 108,423.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,423.55/416.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.13

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