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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.84, 626.72 and 109.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.84, 626.72 and 109.68 is: 164.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.84 : 626.72 = 109.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.84/626.72 = 109.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.84x = 626.72 × 109.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.84x = 68,738.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,738.10/417.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.51

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