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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.02, 627.02 and 174.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.02, 627.02 and 174.54 is: 261.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.02 : 627.02 = 174.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.02/627.02 = 174.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.02x = 627.02 × 174.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.02x = 109,439.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,439.20/418.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.80

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