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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.36, 626 and 109.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.36, 626 and 109.20 is: 163.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.36 : 626 = 109.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.36/626 = 109.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.36x = 626 × 109.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.36x = 68,359.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,359.20/417.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.79

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