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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.24, 630.13 and 173.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.24, 630.13 and 173.38 is: 259.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.24 : 630.13 = 173.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.24/630.13 = 173.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.24x = 630.13 × 173.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.24x = 109,249.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,249.93/420.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.97

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