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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.16, 625.77 and 173.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.16, 625.77 and 173.71 is: 260.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.16 : 625.77 = 173.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.16/625.77 = 173.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.16x = 625.77 × 173.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.16x = 108,702.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,702.51/417.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.58

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