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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417, 625.12 and 173.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417, 625.12 and 173.72 is: 260.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417 : 625.12 = 173.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417/625.12 = 173.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417x = 625.12 × 173.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417x = 108,595.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,595.85/417
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.42

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