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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.87, 626.72 and 157.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.87, 626.72 and 157.87 is: 236.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.87 : 626.72 = 157.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.87/626.72 = 157.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.87x = 626.72 × 157.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.87x = 98,940.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,940.29/417.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.77

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