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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.07, 630.18 and 176.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.07, 630.18 and 176.77 is: 265.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.07 : 630.18 = 176.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.07/630.18 = 176.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.07x = 630.18 × 176.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.07x = 111,396.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,396.92/420.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.19

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