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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.29, 627.53 and 174.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.29, 627.53 and 174.86 is: 262.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.29 : 627.53 = 174.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.29/627.53 = 174.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.29x = 627.53 × 174.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.29x = 109,725.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,725.88/418.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.32

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