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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.42, 626.12 and 109.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.42, 626.12 and 109.27 is: 163.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.42 : 626.12 = 109.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.42/626.12 = 109.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.42x = 626.12 × 109.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.42x = 68,418.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,418.85/417.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.91

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