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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.95, 626.76 and 174.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.95, 626.76 and 174.33 is: 261.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.95 : 626.76 = 174.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.95/626.76 = 174.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.95x = 626.76 × 174.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.95x = 109,263.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,263.07/417.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.43

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