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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.51, 630.80 and 177.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.51, 630.80 and 177.15 is: 265.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.51 : 630.80 = 177.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.51/630.80 = 177.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.51x = 630.80 × 177.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.51x = 111,746.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,746.22/420.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.74

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