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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.03, 629.64 and 176.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.03, 629.64 and 176.63 is: 264.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.03 : 629.64 = 176.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.03/629.64 = 176.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.03x = 629.64 × 176.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.03x = 111,210.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,210.17/420.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.77

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