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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.20, 627.45 and 174.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.20, 627.45 and 174.59 is: 261.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.20 : 627.45 = 174.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.20/627.45 = 174.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.20x = 627.45 × 174.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.20x = 109,546.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,546.50/418.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.95

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