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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.94, 625.40 and 156.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.94, 625.40 and 156.90 is: 235.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.94 : 625.40 = 156.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.94/625.40 = 156.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.94x = 625.40 × 156.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.94x = 98,125.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,125.26/416.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.35

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