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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.22, 625.83 and 160.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.22, 625.83 and 160.78 is: 241.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.22 : 625.83 = 160.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.22/625.83 = 160.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.22x = 625.83 × 160.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.22x = 100,620.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,620.95/417.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.17

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