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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.95, 625.05 and 173.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.95, 625.05 and 173.27 is: 259.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.95 : 625.05 = 173.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.95/625.05 = 173.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.95x = 625.05 × 173.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.95x = 108,303.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,303.98/416.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.75

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