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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.19, 626.85 and 174.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.19, 626.85 and 174.53 is: 261.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.19 : 626.85 = 174.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.19/626.85 = 174.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.19x = 626.85 × 174.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.19x = 109,401.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,401.00/418.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.61

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