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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.25, 626.79 and 174.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.25, 626.79 and 174.62 is: 261.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.25 : 626.79 = 174.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.25/626.79 = 174.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.25x = 626.79 × 174.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.25x = 109,450.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,450.07/418.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.69

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