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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.62, 625.98 and 173.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.62, 625.98 and 173.99 is: 260.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.62 : 625.98 = 173.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.62/625.98 = 173.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.62x = 625.98 × 173.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.62x = 108,914.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,914.26/417.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.80

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