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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.93, 626.99 and 174.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.93, 626.99 and 174.39 is: 261.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.93 : 626.99 = 174.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.93/626.99 = 174.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.93x = 626.99 × 174.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.93x = 109,339.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,339.91/417.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.62

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