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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.59, 626.33 and 173.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.59, 626.33 and 173.98 is: 260.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.59 : 626.33 = 173.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.59/626.33 = 173.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.59x = 626.33 × 173.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.59x = 108,970.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,970.11/417.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.95

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