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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.48, 630.59 and 177.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.48, 630.59 and 177.08 is: 265.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.48 : 630.59 = 177.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.48/630.59 = 177.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.48x = 630.59 × 177.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.48x = 111,660.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,660.84/420.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.56

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