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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.73, 629.61 and 111.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.73, 629.61 and 111.60 is: 167.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.73 : 629.61 = 111.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.73/629.61 = 111.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.73x = 629.61 × 111.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.73x = 70,264.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,264.48/419.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.40

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