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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.06, 626.68 and 174.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.06, 626.68 and 174.79 is: 262.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.06 : 626.68 = 174.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.06/626.68 = 174.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.06x = 626.68 × 174.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.06x = 109,537.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,537.40/418.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.01

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