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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.92, 629.82 and 176.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.92, 629.82 and 176.56 is: 264.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.92 : 629.82 = 176.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.92/629.82 = 176.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.92x = 629.82 × 176.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.92x = 111,201.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,201.02/419.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.81

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