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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.21, 630.67 and 176.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.21, 630.67 and 176.91 is: 265.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.21 : 630.67 = 176.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.21/630.67 = 176.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.21x = 630.67 × 176.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.21x = 111,571.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,571.83/420.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.51

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