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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.19, 625.44 and 173.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.19, 625.44 and 173.89 is: 260.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.19 : 625.44 = 173.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.19/625.44 = 173.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.19x = 625.44 × 173.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.19x = 108,756.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,756.20/417.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.69

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