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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.95, 627.53 and 174.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.95, 627.53 and 174.95 is: 262.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.95 : 627.53 = 174.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.95/627.53 = 174.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.95x = 627.53 × 174.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.95x = 109,782.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,782.36/417.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.67

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