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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.28, 626.82 and 174.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.28, 626.82 and 174.68 is: 261.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.28 : 626.82 = 174.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.28/626.82 = 174.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.28x = 626.82 × 174.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.28x = 109,492.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,492.92/418.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.77

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