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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.69, 626.90 and 161.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.69, 626.90 and 161.37 is: 242.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.69 : 626.90 = 161.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.69/626.90 = 161.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.69x = 626.90 × 161.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.69x = 101,162.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,162.05/417.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.19

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