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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418, 626.72 and 174.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418, 626.72 and 174.58 is: 261.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418 : 626.72 = 174.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418/626.72 = 174.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418x = 626.72 × 174.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418x = 109,412.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,412.78/418
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.75

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