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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417, 625.50 and 113

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417, 625.50 and 113 is: 169.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417 : 625.50 = 113 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417/625.50 = 113/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417x = 625.50 × 113
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417x = 70,681.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,681.50/417
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.50

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