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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.36, 627.80 and 174.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.36, 627.80 and 174.89 is: 262.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.36 : 627.80 = 174.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.36/627.80 = 174.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.36x = 627.80 × 174.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.36x = 109,795.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,795.94/418.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.44

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