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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.98, 629.98 and 176.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.98, 629.98 and 176.50 is: 264.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.98 : 629.98 = 176.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.98/629.98 = 176.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.98x = 629.98 × 176.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.98x = 111,191.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,191.47/419.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.75

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