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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.83, 625.61 and 173.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.83, 625.61 and 173.53 is: 260.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.83 : 625.61 = 173.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.83/625.61 = 173.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.83x = 625.61 × 173.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.83x = 108,562.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,562.10/416.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.45

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