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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.64, 627.95 and 175.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.64, 627.95 and 175.10 is: 262.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.64 : 627.95 = 175.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.64/627.95 = 175.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.64x = 627.95 × 175.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.64x = 109,951.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,951.34/418.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.64

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