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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.31, 630.42 and 112.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.31, 630.42 and 112.19 is: 168.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.31 : 630.42 = 112.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.31/630.42 = 112.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.31x = 630.42 × 112.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.31x = 70,723.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,723.11/420.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.26

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