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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.47, 626.14 and 109.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.47, 626.14 and 109.32 is: 163.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.47 : 626.14 = 109.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.47/626.14 = 109.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.47x = 626.14 × 109.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.47x = 68,447.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,447.41/417.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.96

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