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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.09, 625.52 and 173.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.09, 625.52 and 173.32 is: 259.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.09 : 625.52 = 173.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.09/625.52 = 173.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.09x = 625.52 × 173.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.09x = 108,414.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,414.00/417.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.93

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