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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.20, 626.40 and 174.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.20, 626.40 and 174.20 is: 261.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.20 : 626.40 = 174.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.20/626.40 = 174.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.20x = 626.40 × 174.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.20x = 109,115.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,115.75/417.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.55

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