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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.75, 626.67 and 161.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.75, 626.67 and 161.25 is: 241.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.75 : 626.67 = 161.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.75/626.67 = 161.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.75x = 626.67 × 161.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.75x = 101,050.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,050.54/417.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.89

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