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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.01, 626.83 and 174.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.01, 626.83 and 174.37 is: 261.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.01 : 626.83 = 174.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.01/626.83 = 174.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.01x = 626.83 × 174.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.01x = 109,300.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,300.35/418.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.48

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