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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.67, 629.53 and 111.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.67, 629.53 and 111.53 is: 167.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.67 : 629.53 = 111.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.67/629.53 = 111.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.67x = 629.53 × 111.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.67x = 70,211.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,211.48/419.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.30

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