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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.55, 630.75 and 112.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.55, 630.75 and 112.33 is: 168.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.55 : 630.75 = 112.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.55/630.75 = 112.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.55x = 630.75 × 112.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.55x = 70,849.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,849.77/420.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.47

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