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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.30, 630.48 and 112.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.30, 630.48 and 112.15 is: 168.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.30 : 630.48 = 112.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.30/630.48 = 112.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.30x = 630.48 × 112.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.30x = 70,706.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,706.41/420.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.23

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