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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420, 630.09 and 176.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420, 630.09 and 176.73 is: 265.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420 : 630.09 = 176.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420/630.09 = 176.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420x = 630.09 × 176.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420x = 111,355.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,355.81/420
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.13

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