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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.48, 626.43 and 170.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.48, 626.43 and 170.86 is: 256.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.48 : 626.43 = 170.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.48/626.43 = 170.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.48x = 626.43 × 170.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.48x = 107,031.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,031.00/417.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.38

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