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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.68, 627.92 and 175.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.68, 627.92 and 175.20 is: 262.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.68 : 627.92 = 175.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.68/627.92 = 175.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.68x = 627.92 × 175.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.68x = 110,011.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,011.58/418.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.76

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