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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.84, 626.76 and 174.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.84, 626.76 and 174.39 is: 261.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.84 : 626.76 = 174.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.84/626.76 = 174.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.84x = 626.76 × 174.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.84x = 109,300.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,300.68/417.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.59

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