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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.42, 625.58 and 174.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.42, 625.58 and 174.14 is: 260.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.42 : 625.58 = 174.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.42/625.58 = 174.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.42x = 625.58 × 174.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.42x = 108,938.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,938.50/417.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.98

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