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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.70, 627.62 and 175.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.70, 627.62 and 175.11 is: 262.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.70 : 627.62 = 175.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.70/627.62 = 175.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.70x = 627.62 × 175.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.70x = 109,901.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,901.66/418.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.49

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