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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.55, 630.83 and 112.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.55, 630.83 and 112.41 is: 168.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.55 : 630.83 = 112.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.55/630.83 = 112.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.55x = 630.83 × 112.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.55x = 70,911.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,911.88/420.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.62

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