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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.51, 630.74 and 112.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.51, 630.74 and 112.38 is: 168.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.51 : 630.74 = 112.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.51/630.74 = 112.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.51x = 630.74 × 112.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.51x = 70,883.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,883.86/420.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.57

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