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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.42, 627.37 and 174.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.42, 627.37 and 174.64 is: 261.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.42 : 627.37 = 174.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.42/627.37 = 174.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.42x = 627.37 × 174.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.42x = 109,563.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,563.90/418.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.85

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