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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.83, 626.54 and 157.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.83, 626.54 and 157.63 is: 236.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.83 : 626.54 = 157.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.83/626.54 = 157.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.83x = 626.54 × 157.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.83x = 98,761.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,761.50/417.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.37

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