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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.65, 629.60 and 176.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.65, 629.60 and 176.24 is: 264.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.65 : 629.60 = 176.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.65/629.60 = 176.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.65x = 629.60 × 176.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.65x = 110,960.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,960.70/419.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.41

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