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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.40, 625.56 and 173.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.40, 625.56 and 173.76 is: 260.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.40 : 625.56 = 173.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.40/625.56 = 173.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.40x = 625.56 × 173.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.40x = 108,697.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,697.31/417.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.42

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