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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.64, 626.46 and 174.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.64, 626.46 and 174.18 is: 261.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.64 : 626.46 = 174.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.64/626.46 = 174.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.64x = 626.46 × 174.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.64x = 109,116.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,116.80/417.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.27

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