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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.95, 630.15 and 176.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.95, 630.15 and 176.68 is: 265.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.95 : 630.15 = 176.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.95/630.15 = 176.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.95x = 630.15 × 176.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.95x = 111,334.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,334.90/419.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.11

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