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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.94, 624.93 and 173.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.94, 624.93 and 173.40 is: 259.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.94 : 624.93 = 173.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.94/624.93 = 173.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.94x = 624.93 × 173.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.94x = 108,362.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,362.86/416.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.90

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