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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.17, 625.82 and 173.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.17, 625.82 and 173.49 is: 260.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.17 : 625.82 = 173.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.17/625.82 = 173.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.17x = 625.82 × 173.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.17x = 108,572.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,572.64/417.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.26

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