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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.94, 625.28 and 173.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.94, 625.28 and 173.41 is: 260.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.94 : 625.28 = 173.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.94/625.28 = 173.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.94x = 625.28 × 173.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.94x = 108,429.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,429.80/416.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.06

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