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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.18, 627.48 and 174.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.18, 627.48 and 174.72 is: 262.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.18 : 627.48 = 174.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.18/627.48 = 174.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.18x = 627.48 × 174.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.18x = 109,633.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,633.31/418.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.17

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