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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.18, 625.86 and 157.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.18, 625.86 and 157.17 is: 235.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.18 : 625.86 = 157.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.18/625.86 = 157.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.18x = 625.86 × 157.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.18x = 98,368.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,368.76/417.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.79

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