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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.76, 626.16 and 161.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.76, 626.16 and 161.12 is: 241.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.76 : 626.16 = 161.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.76/626.16 = 161.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.76x = 626.16 × 161.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.76x = 100,886.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,886.90/417.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.49

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