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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.90, 626.73 and 174.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.90, 626.73 and 174.54 is: 261.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.90 : 626.73 = 174.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.90/626.73 = 174.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.90x = 626.73 × 174.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.90x = 109,389.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,389.45/417.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.76

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