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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420, 629.94 and 111.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420, 629.94 and 111.87 is: 167.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420 : 629.94 = 111.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420/629.94 = 111.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420x = 629.94 × 111.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420x = 70,471.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,471.39/420
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.79

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