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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.21, 630.21 and 176.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.21, 630.21 and 176.61 is: 264.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.21 : 630.21 = 176.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.21/630.21 = 176.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.21x = 630.21 × 176.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.21x = 111,301.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,301.39/420.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.87

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