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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.85, 625.29 and 156.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.85, 625.29 and 156.82 is: 235.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.85 : 625.29 = 156.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.85/625.29 = 156.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.85x = 625.29 × 156.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.85x = 98,057.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,057.00/416.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.24

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