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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.58, 630.94 and 173.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.58, 630.94 and 173.80 is: 260.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.58 : 630.94 = 173.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.58/630.94 = 173.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.58x = 630.94 × 173.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.58x = 109,655.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,655.36/420.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.73

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