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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.93, 625.50 and 173.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.93, 625.50 and 173.39 is: 260.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.93 : 625.50 = 173.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.93/625.50 = 173.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.93x = 625.50 × 173.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.93x = 108,457.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,457.01/416.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.14

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