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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.55, 630.06 and 176.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.55, 630.06 and 176.65 is: 264.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.55 : 630.06 = 176.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.55/630.06 = 176.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.55x = 630.06 × 176.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.55x = 111,300.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,300.10/420.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.65

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