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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.41, 626.03 and 157.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.41, 626.03 and 157.19 is: 235.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.41 : 626.03 = 157.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.41/626.03 = 157.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.41x = 626.03 × 157.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.41x = 98,405.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,405.85/417.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.75

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