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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.93, 630.33 and 173.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.93, 630.33 and 173.29 is: 260.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.93 : 630.33 = 173.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.93/630.33 = 173.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.93x = 630.33 × 173.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.93x = 109,226.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,226.94/419.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.10

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