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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.46, 625.78 and 157.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.46, 625.78 and 157.32 is: 235.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.46 : 625.78 = 157.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.46/625.78 = 157.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.46x = 625.78 × 157.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.46x = 98,447.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,447.71/417.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.83

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