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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.36, 626.34 and 160.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.36, 626.34 and 160.86 is: 241.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.36 : 626.34 = 160.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.36/626.34 = 160.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.36x = 626.34 × 160.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.36x = 100,753.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,753.05/417.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.41

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