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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.14, 627.63 and 174.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.14, 627.63 and 174.81 is: 262.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.14 : 627.63 = 174.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.14/627.63 = 174.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.14x = 627.63 × 174.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.14x = 109,716.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,716.00/418.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.39

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