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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.86, 625.46 and 173.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.86, 625.46 and 173.34 is: 260.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.86 : 625.46 = 173.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.86/625.46 = 173.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.86x = 625.46 × 173.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.86x = 108,417.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,417.24/416.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.08

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