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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.16, 625.75 and 157.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.16, 625.75 and 157.13 is: 235.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.16 : 625.75 = 157.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.16/625.75 = 157.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.16x = 625.75 × 157.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.16x = 98,324.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,324.10/417.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.70

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