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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.33, 630.43 and 112.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.33, 630.43 and 112.21 is: 168.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.33 : 630.43 = 112.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.33/630.43 = 112.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.33x = 630.43 × 112.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.33x = 70,738.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,738.69/420.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.29

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