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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.10, 629.86 and 173.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.10, 629.86 and 173.30 is: 259.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.10 : 629.86 = 173.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.10/629.86 = 173.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.10x = 629.86 × 173.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.10x = 109,154.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,154.74/420.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.83

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