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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.29, 627.23 and 174.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.29, 627.23 and 174.75 is: 262.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.29 : 627.23 = 174.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.29/627.23 = 174.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.29x = 627.23 × 174.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.29x = 109,607.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,607.57/418.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.04

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