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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.36, 625.65 and 173.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.36, 625.65 and 173.94 is: 260.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.36 : 625.65 = 173.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.36/625.65 = 173.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.36x = 625.65 × 173.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.36x = 108,825.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,825.56/417.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.75

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