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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.51, 629.30 and 176.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.51, 629.30 and 176.15 is: 264.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.51 : 629.30 = 176.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.51/629.30 = 176.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.51x = 629.30 × 176.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.51x = 110,848.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,848.49/419.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.24

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