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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.93, 625.66 and 173.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.93, 625.66 and 173.48 is: 260.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.93 : 625.66 = 173.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.93/625.66 = 173.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.93x = 625.66 × 173.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.93x = 108,535.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,535.93/416.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.32

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