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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.43, 627.54 and 174.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.43, 627.54 and 174.96 is: 262.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.43 : 627.54 = 174.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.43/627.54 = 174.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.43x = 627.54 × 174.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.43x = 109,794.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,794.40/418.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.40

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