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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.53, 626.20 and 157.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.53, 626.20 and 157.56 is: 236.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.53 : 626.20 = 157.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.53/626.20 = 157.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.53x = 626.20 × 157.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.53x = 98,660.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,660.52/417.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.30

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