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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.86, 629.34 and 176.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.86, 629.34 and 176.50 is: 264.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.86 : 629.34 = 176.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.86/629.34 = 176.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.86x = 629.34 × 176.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.86x = 111,078.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,078.51/419.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.56

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