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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.18, 625.98 and 173.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.18, 625.98 and 173.71 is: 260.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.18 : 625.98 = 173.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.18/625.98 = 173.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.18x = 625.98 × 173.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.18x = 108,738.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,738.99/417.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.65

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