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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.23, 627.66 and 174.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.23, 627.66 and 174.93 is: 262.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.23 : 627.66 = 174.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.23/627.66 = 174.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.23x = 627.66 × 174.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.23x = 109,796.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,796.56/418.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.53

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