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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.86, 626.96 and 174.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.86, 626.96 and 174.34 is: 261.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.86 : 626.96 = 174.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.86/626.96 = 174.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.86x = 626.96 × 174.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.86x = 109,304.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,304.21/417.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.58

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