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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.76, 626.56 and 174.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.76, 626.56 and 174.22 is: 261.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.76 : 626.56 = 174.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.76/626.56 = 174.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.76x = 626.56 × 174.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.76x = 109,155.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,155.28/417.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.29

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