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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.35, 629.97 and 176.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.35, 629.97 and 176.58 is: 264.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.35 : 629.97 = 176.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.35/629.97 = 176.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.35x = 629.97 × 176.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.35x = 111,240.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,240.10/420.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.64

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