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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.63, 626.51 and 174.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.63, 626.51 and 174.18 is: 261.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.63 : 626.51 = 174.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.63/626.51 = 174.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.63x = 626.51 × 174.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.63x = 109,125.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,125.95/417.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.30

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