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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.86, 627.12 and 174.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.86, 627.12 and 174.55 is: 261.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.86 : 627.12 = 174.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.86/627.12 = 174.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.86x = 627.12 × 174.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.86x = 109,462.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,462.92/417.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.96

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