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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.07, 630.11 and 176.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.07, 630.11 and 176.76 is: 265.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.07 : 630.11 = 176.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.07/630.11 = 176.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.07x = 630.11 × 176.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.07x = 111,378.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,378.69/420.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.14

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