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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.99, 626.31 and 173.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.99, 626.31 and 173.97 is: 260.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.99 : 626.31 = 173.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.99/626.31 = 173.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.99x = 626.31 × 173.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.99x = 108,959.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,959.15/417.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.67

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