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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.88, 625.43 and 173.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.88, 625.43 and 173.36 is: 260.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.88 : 625.43 = 173.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.88/625.43 = 173.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.88x = 625.43 × 173.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.88x = 108,420.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,420.55/416.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.08

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