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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.77, 626.74 and 161.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.77, 626.74 and 161.25 is: 241.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.77 : 626.74 = 161.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.77/626.74 = 161.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.77x = 626.74 × 161.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.77x = 101,061.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,061.83/417.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.91

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