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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.26, 630.41 and 112.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.26, 630.41 and 112.11 is: 168.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.26 : 630.41 = 112.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.26/630.41 = 112.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.26x = 630.41 × 112.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.26x = 70,674.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,674.70/420.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.17

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