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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.42, 630.65 and 176.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.42, 630.65 and 176.70 is: 265.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.42 : 630.65 = 176.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.42/630.65 = 176.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.42x = 630.65 × 176.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.42x = 111,435.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,435.86/420.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.06

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