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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.72, 626.72 and 174.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.72, 626.72 and 174.44 is: 261.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.72 : 626.72 = 174.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.72/626.72 = 174.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.72x = 626.72 × 174.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.72x = 109,325.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,325.04/417.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.72

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