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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.26, 626.97 and 174.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.26, 626.97 and 174.45 is: 261.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.26 : 626.97 = 174.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.26/626.97 = 174.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.26x = 626.97 × 174.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.26x = 109,374.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,374.92/418.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.50

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