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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.16, 625.73 and 170.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.16, 625.73 and 170.18 is: 255.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.16 : 625.73 = 170.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.16/625.73 = 170.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.16x = 625.73 × 170.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.16x = 106,488.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,488.72/417.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.27

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