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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.67, 626.45 and 174.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.67, 626.45 and 174.02 is: 261.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.67 : 626.45 = 174.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.67/626.45 = 174.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.67x = 626.45 × 174.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.67x = 109,010.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,010.83/417.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.00

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