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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.12, 630.42 and 176.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.12, 630.42 and 176.60 is: 265.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.12 : 630.42 = 176.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.12/630.42 = 176.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.12x = 630.42 × 176.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.12x = 111,332.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,332.17/420.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.00

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