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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.24, 630.26 and 176.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.24, 630.26 and 176.77 is: 265.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.24 : 630.26 = 176.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.24/630.26 = 176.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.24x = 630.26 × 176.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.24x = 111,411.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,411.06/420.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.11

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