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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.61, 627.98 and 175.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.61, 627.98 and 175.14 is: 262.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.61 : 627.98 = 175.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.61/627.98 = 175.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.61x = 627.98 × 175.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.61x = 109,983.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,983.54/418.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.74

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