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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.39, 629.94 and 176.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.39, 629.94 and 176.78 is: 264.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.39 : 629.94 = 176.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.39/629.94 = 176.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.39x = 629.94 × 176.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.39x = 111,360.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,360.79/420.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.90

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