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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.39, 626.34 and 157.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.39, 626.34 and 157.58 is: 236.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.39 : 626.34 = 157.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.39/626.34 = 157.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.39x = 626.34 × 157.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.39x = 98,695.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,695.53/417.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.46

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