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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.09, 629.82 and 176.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.09, 629.82 and 176.40 is: 264.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.09 : 629.82 = 176.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.09/629.82 = 176.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.09x = 629.82 × 176.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.09x = 111,100.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,100.25/420.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.47

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