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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.92, 629.90 and 176.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.92, 629.90 and 176.20 is: 264.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.92 : 629.90 = 176.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.92/629.90 = 176.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.92x = 629.90 × 176.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.92x = 110,988.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,988.38/419.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.31

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