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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.31, 625.60 and 160.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.31, 625.60 and 160.63 is: 240.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.31 : 625.60 = 160.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.31/625.60 = 160.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.31x = 625.60 × 160.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.31x = 100,490.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,490.13/417.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.80

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