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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.06, 630.12 and 176.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.06, 630.12 and 176.70 is: 265.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.06 : 630.12 = 176.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.06/630.12 = 176.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.06x = 630.12 × 176.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.06x = 111,342.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,342.20/420.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.06

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