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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.10, 626.60 and 174.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.10, 626.60 and 174.29 is: 261.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.10 : 626.60 = 174.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.10/626.60 = 174.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.10x = 626.60 × 174.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.10x = 109,207.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,207.42/418.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.20

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