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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.15, 630.45 and 176.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.15, 630.45 and 176.69 is: 265.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.15 : 630.45 = 176.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.15/630.45 = 176.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.15x = 630.45 × 176.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.15x = 111,395.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,395.79/420.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.13

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