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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.34, 627.38 and 174.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.34, 627.38 and 174.81 is: 262.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.34 : 627.38 = 174.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.34/627.38 = 174.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.34x = 627.38 × 174.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.34x = 109,672.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,672.30/418.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.16

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