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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.12, 625.44 and 173.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.12, 625.44 and 173.37 is: 259.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.12 : 625.44 = 173.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.12/625.44 = 173.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.12x = 625.44 × 173.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.12x = 108,432.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,432.53/417.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.96

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