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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.89, 624.99 and 156.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.89, 624.99 and 156.85 is: 235.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.89 : 624.99 = 156.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.89/624.99 = 156.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.89x = 624.99 × 156.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.89x = 98,029.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,029.68/416.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.15

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