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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.91, 626.85 and 109.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.91, 626.85 and 109.78 is: 164.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.91 : 626.85 = 109.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.91/626.85 = 109.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.91x = 626.85 × 109.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.91x = 68,815.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,815.87/417.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.67

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