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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.55, 629.33 and 176.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.55, 629.33 and 176.01 is: 264.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.55 : 629.33 = 176.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.55/629.33 = 176.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.55x = 629.33 × 176.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.55x = 110,767.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,767.49/419.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.02

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