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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.16, 630.04 and 156.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.16, 630.04 and 156.43 is: 234.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.16 : 630.04 = 156.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.16/630.04 = 156.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.16x = 630.04 × 156.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.16x = 98,555.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,555.19/420.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.57

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