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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.82, 625.23 and 156.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.82, 625.23 and 156.95 is: 235.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.82 : 625.23 = 156.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.82/625.23 = 156.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.82x = 625.23 × 156.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.82x = 98,129.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,129.85/416.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.43

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