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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.88, 625.44 and 173.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.88, 625.44 and 173.22 is: 259.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.88 : 625.44 = 173.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.88/625.44 = 173.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.88x = 625.44 × 173.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.88x = 108,338.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,338.72/416.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.88

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