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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.86, 626.58 and 174.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.86, 626.58 and 174.32 is: 261.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.86 : 626.58 = 174.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.86/626.58 = 174.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.86x = 626.58 × 174.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.86x = 109,225.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,225.43/417.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.39

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