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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.91, 624.83 and 173.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.91, 624.83 and 173.64 is: 260.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.91 : 624.83 = 173.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.91/624.83 = 173.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.91x = 624.83 × 173.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.91x = 108,494.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,494.61/416.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.24

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