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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.85, 629.57 and 173.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.85, 629.57 and 173.00 is: 259.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.85 : 629.57 = 173.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.85/629.57 = 173.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.85x = 629.57 × 173.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.85x = 108,917.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,917.62/419.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.42

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