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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.88, 629.83 and 176.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.88, 629.83 and 176.23 is: 264.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.88 : 629.83 = 176.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.88/629.83 = 176.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.88x = 629.83 × 176.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.88x = 110,991.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,991.41/419.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.34

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