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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.19, 625.86 and 173.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.19, 625.86 and 173.58 is: 260.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.19 : 625.86 = 173.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.19/625.86 = 173.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.19x = 625.86 × 173.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.19x = 108,636.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,636.78/417.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.40

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