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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.18, 625.77 and 157.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.18, 625.77 and 157.25 is: 235.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.18 : 625.77 = 157.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.18/625.77 = 157.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.18x = 625.77 × 157.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.18x = 98,399.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,399.20/417.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.87

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