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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.56, 627.60 and 174.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.56, 627.60 and 174.90 is: 262.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.56 : 627.60 = 174.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.56/627.60 = 174.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.56x = 627.60 × 174.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.56x = 109,767.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,767.24/418.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.25

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