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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.90, 625.23 and 173.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.90, 625.23 and 173.54 is: 260.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.90 : 625.23 = 173.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.90/625.23 = 173.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.90x = 625.23 × 173.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.90x = 108,502.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,502.41/416.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.26

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