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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.22, 625.26 and 173.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.22, 625.26 and 173.44 is: 259.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.22 : 625.26 = 173.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.22/625.26 = 173.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.22x = 625.26 × 173.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.22x = 108,445.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,445.09/417.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.92

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