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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.13, 629.88 and 176.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.13, 629.88 and 176.73 is: 264.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.13 : 629.88 = 176.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.13/629.88 = 176.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.13x = 629.88 × 176.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.13x = 111,318.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,318.69/420.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.96

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