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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.73, 626.53 and 174.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.73, 626.53 and 174.22 is: 261.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.73 : 626.53 = 174.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.73/626.53 = 174.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.73x = 626.53 × 174.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.73x = 109,154.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,154.06/417.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.30

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