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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.39, 630.48 and 176.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.39, 630.48 and 176.78 is: 265.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.39 : 630.48 = 176.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.39/630.48 = 176.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.39x = 630.48 × 176.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.39x = 111,458.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,458.49/420.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.13

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