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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.50, 630.74 and 108.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.50, 630.74 and 108.15 is: 162.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.50 : 630.74 = 108.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.50/630.74 = 108.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.50x = 630.74 × 108.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.50x = 68,214.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,214.53/420.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.22

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