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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.07, 625.67 and 157.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.07, 625.67 and 157.06 is: 235.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.07 : 625.67 = 157.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.07/625.67 = 157.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.07x = 625.67 × 157.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.07x = 98,267.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,267.73/417.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.61

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