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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.95, 625.08 and 173.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.95, 625.08 and 173.66 is: 260.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.95 : 625.08 = 173.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.95/625.08 = 173.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.95x = 625.08 × 173.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.95x = 108,548.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,548.27/416.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.34

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