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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.44, 625.82 and 174.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.44, 625.82 and 174.14 is: 261.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.44 : 625.82 = 174.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.44/625.82 = 174.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.44x = 625.82 × 174.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.44x = 108,979.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,979.42/417.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.07

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