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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.11, 630.23 and 176.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.11, 630.23 and 176.64 is: 264.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.11 : 630.23 = 176.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.11/630.23 = 176.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.11x = 630.23 × 176.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.11x = 111,322.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,322.94/420.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.99

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