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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.10, 630.48 and 176.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.10, 630.48 and 176.50 is: 264.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.10 : 630.48 = 176.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.10/630.48 = 176.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.10x = 630.48 × 176.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.10x = 111,279.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,279.72/420.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.89

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