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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.59, 629.49 and 176.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.59, 629.49 and 176.14 is: 264.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.59 : 629.49 = 176.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.59/629.49 = 176.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.59x = 629.49 × 176.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.59x = 110,878.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,878.37/419.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.25

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