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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.36, 626.16 and 174

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.36, 626.16 and 174 is: 261.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.36 : 626.16 = 174 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.36/626.16 = 174/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.36x = 626.16 × 174
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.36x = 108,951.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,951.84/417.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.05

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