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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.11, 625.76 and 157.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.11, 625.76 and 157.11 is: 235.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.11 : 625.76 = 157.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.11/625.76 = 157.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.11x = 625.76 × 157.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.11x = 98,313.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,313.55/417.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.70

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