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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.56, 627.96 and 174.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.56, 627.96 and 174.96 is: 262.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.56 : 627.96 = 174.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.56/627.96 = 174.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.56x = 627.96 × 174.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.56x = 109,867.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,867.88/418.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.49

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