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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.51, 627.33 and 174.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.51, 627.33 and 174.70 is: 261.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.51 : 627.33 = 174.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.51/627.33 = 174.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.51x = 627.33 × 174.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.51x = 109,594.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,594.55/418.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.87

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