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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.09, 627.14 and 174.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.09, 627.14 and 174.55 is: 261.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.09 : 627.14 = 174.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.09/627.14 = 174.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.09x = 627.14 × 174.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.09x = 109,464.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,464.85/418.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.82

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