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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.98, 626.84 and 174.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.98, 626.84 and 174.58 is: 261.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.98 : 626.84 = 174.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.98/626.84 = 174.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.98x = 626.84 × 174.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.98x = 109,433.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,433.73/417.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.82

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