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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.19, 625.95 and 173.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.19, 625.95 and 173.66 is: 260.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.19 : 625.95 = 173.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.19/625.95 = 173.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.19x = 625.95 × 173.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.19x = 108,702.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,702.48/417.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.56

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