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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.37, 627.26 and 174.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.37, 627.26 and 174.97 is: 262.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.37 : 627.26 = 174.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.37/627.26 = 174.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.37x = 627.26 × 174.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.37x = 109,749.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,749.24/418.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.32

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