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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.57, 630.85 and 112.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.57, 630.85 and 112.44 is: 168.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.57 : 630.85 = 112.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.57/630.85 = 112.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.57x = 630.85 × 112.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.57x = 70,932.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,932.77/420.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.66

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