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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.29, 625.75 and 157.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.29, 625.75 and 157.21 is: 235.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.29 : 625.75 = 157.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.29/625.75 = 157.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.29x = 625.75 × 157.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.29x = 98,372.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,372.20/417.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.74

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