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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.40, 626.27 and 174.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.40, 626.27 and 174.10 is: 261.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.40 : 626.27 = 174.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.40/626.27 = 174.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.40x = 626.27 × 174.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.40x = 109,033.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,033.61/417.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.22

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