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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.70, 628.21 and 175.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.70, 628.21 and 175.10 is: 262.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.70 : 628.21 = 175.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.70/628.21 = 175.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.70x = 628.21 × 175.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.70x = 109,999.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,999.57/418.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.72

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