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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.56, 626.40 and 161

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.56, 626.40 and 161 is: 241.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.56 : 626.40 = 161 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.56/626.40 = 161/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.56x = 626.40 × 161
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.56x = 100,850.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,850.40/417.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.52

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