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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.94, 625.32 and 156.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.94, 625.32 and 156.97 is: 235.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.94 : 625.32 = 156.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.94/625.32 = 156.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.94x = 625.32 × 156.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.94x = 98,155.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,155.65/416.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.42

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