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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.69, 626.43 and 174.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.69, 626.43 and 174.18 is: 261.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.69 : 626.43 = 174.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.69/626.43 = 174.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.69x = 626.43 × 174.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.69x = 109,111.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,111.58/417.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.23

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