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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.03, 625.37 and 156.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.03, 625.37 and 156.99 is: 235.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.03 : 625.37 = 156.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.03/625.37 = 156.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.03x = 625.37 × 156.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.03x = 98,175.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,175.76/417.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.42

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