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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.60, 630.34 and 176.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.60, 630.34 and 176.84 is: 265.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.60 : 630.34 = 176.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.60/630.34 = 176.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.60x = 630.34 × 176.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.60x = 111,469.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,469.33/420.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.02

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