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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.28, 627.42 and 174.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.28, 627.42 and 174.84 is: 262.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.28 : 627.42 = 174.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.28/627.42 = 174.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.28x = 627.42 × 174.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.28x = 109,698.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,698.11/418.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.26

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