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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.08, 627.27 and 174.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.08, 627.27 and 174.63 is: 262.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.08 : 627.27 = 174.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.08/627.27 = 174.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.08x = 627.27 × 174.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.08x = 109,540.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,540.16/418.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.01

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