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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.41, 630.57 and 176.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.41, 630.57 and 176.94 is: 265.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.41 : 630.57 = 176.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.41/630.57 = 176.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.41x = 630.57 × 176.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.41x = 111,573.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,573.06/420.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.39

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