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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.70, 629.70 and 176.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.70, 629.70 and 176.10 is: 264.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.70 : 629.70 = 176.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.70/629.70 = 176.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.70x = 629.70 × 176.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.70x = 110,890.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,890.17/419.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.21

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