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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.85, 625.11 and 173.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.85, 625.11 and 173.25 is: 259.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.85 : 625.11 = 173.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.85/625.11 = 173.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.85x = 625.11 × 173.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.85x = 108,300.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,300.31/416.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.81

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