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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.99, 625.39 and 173.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.99, 625.39 and 173.52 is: 260.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.99 : 625.39 = 173.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.99/625.39 = 173.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.99x = 625.39 × 173.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.99x = 108,517.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,517.24/416.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.24

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