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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.97, 626.56 and 174.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.97, 626.56 and 174.36 is: 261.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.97 : 626.56 = 174.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.97/626.56 = 174.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.97x = 626.56 × 174.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.97x = 109,247.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,247.00/417.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.38

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