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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.08, 627.20 and 174.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.08, 627.20 and 174.52 is: 261.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.08 : 627.20 = 174.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.08/627.20 = 174.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.08x = 627.20 × 174.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.08x = 109,458.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,458.94/418.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.81

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