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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.35, 625.98 and 173.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.35, 625.98 and 173.86 is: 260.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.35 : 625.98 = 173.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.35/625.98 = 173.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.35x = 625.98 × 173.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.35x = 108,832.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,832.88/417.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.77

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