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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.30, 627 and 174.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.30, 627 and 174.76 is: 261.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.30 : 627 = 174.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.30/627 = 174.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.30x = 627 × 174.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.30x = 109,574.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,574.52/418.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.95

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