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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.06, 629.55 and 176.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.06, 629.55 and 176.25 is: 264.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.06 : 629.55 = 176.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.06/629.55 = 176.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.06x = 629.55 × 176.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.06x = 110,958.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,958.19/420.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.15

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