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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.25, 625.95 and 173.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.25, 625.95 and 173.79 is: 260.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.25 : 625.95 = 173.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.25/625.95 = 173.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.25x = 625.95 × 173.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.25x = 108,783.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,783.85/417.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.72

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