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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.50, 625.83 and 174.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.50, 625.83 and 174.16 is: 261.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.50 : 625.83 = 174.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.50/625.83 = 174.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.50x = 625.83 × 174.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.50x = 108,994.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,994.55/417.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.06

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