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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.07, 626.20 and 173.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.07, 626.20 and 173.86 is: 260.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.07 : 626.20 = 173.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.07/626.20 = 173.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.07x = 626.20 × 173.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.07x = 108,869.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,869.13/418.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.41

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