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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.55, 630.83 and 177.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.55, 630.83 and 177.01 is: 265.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.55 : 630.83 = 177.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.55/630.83 = 177.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.55x = 630.83 × 177.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.55x = 111,663.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,663.22/420.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.52

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