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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420, 630.04 and 173.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420, 630.04 and 173.28 is: 259.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420 : 630.04 = 173.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420/630.04 = 173.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420x = 630.04 × 173.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420x = 109,173.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,173.33/420
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.94

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