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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.57, 630.70 and 176.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.57, 630.70 and 176.97 is: 265.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.57 : 630.70 = 176.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.57/630.70 = 176.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.57x = 630.70 × 176.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.57x = 111,614.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,614.98/420.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.39

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