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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.82, 625.02 and 173.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.82, 625.02 and 173.22 is: 259.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.82 : 625.02 = 173.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.82/625.02 = 173.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.82x = 625.02 × 173.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.82x = 108,265.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,265.96/416.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.74

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