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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.18, 627.55 and 174.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.18, 627.55 and 174.71 is: 262.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.18 : 627.55 = 174.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.18/627.55 = 174.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.18x = 627.55 × 174.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.18x = 109,639.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,639.26/418.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.18

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