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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.08, 625.28 and 173.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.08, 625.28 and 173.46 is: 260.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.08 : 625.28 = 173.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.08/625.28 = 173.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.08x = 625.28 × 173.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.08x = 108,461.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,461.07/417.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.05

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