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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420, 629.88 and 176.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420, 629.88 and 176.58 is: 264.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420 : 629.88 = 176.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420/629.88 = 176.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420x = 629.88 × 176.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420x = 111,224.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,224.21/420
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.82

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