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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.53, 630.89 and 176.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.53, 630.89 and 176.92 is: 265.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.53 : 630.89 = 176.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.53/630.89 = 176.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.53x = 630.89 × 176.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.53x = 111,617.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,617.06/420.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.42

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