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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.01, 626.92 and 174.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.01, 626.92 and 174.47 is: 261.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.01 : 626.92 = 174.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.01/626.92 = 174.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.01x = 626.92 × 174.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.01x = 109,375.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,375.16/418.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.66

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