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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.42, 629.15 and 175.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.42, 629.15 and 175.70 is: 263.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.42 : 629.15 = 175.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.42/629.15 = 175.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.42x = 629.15 × 175.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.42x = 110,537.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,537.63/419.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.55

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