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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.20, 627.76 and 174.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.20, 627.76 and 174.88 is: 262.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.20 : 627.76 = 174.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.20/627.76 = 174.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.20x = 627.76 × 174.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.20x = 109,782.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,782.67/418.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.51

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