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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.63, 626.23 and 174.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.63, 626.23 and 174.09 is: 261.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.63 : 626.23 = 174.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.63/626.23 = 174.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.63x = 626.23 × 174.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.63x = 109,020.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,020.38/417.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.05

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