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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.12, 625.28 and 173.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.12, 625.28 and 173.86 is: 260.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.12 : 625.28 = 173.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.12/625.28 = 173.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.12x = 625.28 × 173.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.12x = 108,711.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,711.18/417.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.62

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