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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.62, 626.42 and 174.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.62, 626.42 and 174.01 is: 261.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.62 : 626.42 = 174.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.62/626.42 = 174.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.62x = 626.42 × 174.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.62x = 109,003.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,003.34/417.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.01

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