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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.49, 626.64 and 173.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.49, 626.64 and 173.95 is: 261.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.49 : 626.64 = 173.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.49/626.64 = 173.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.49x = 626.64 × 173.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.49x = 109,004.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,004.03/417.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.09

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