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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.71, 626.62 and 174.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.71, 626.62 and 174.18 is: 261.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.71 : 626.62 = 174.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.71/626.62 = 174.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.71x = 626.62 × 174.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.71x = 109,141.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,141.10/417.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.29

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