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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.63, 630.63 and 177.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.63, 630.63 and 177.21 is: 265.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.63 : 630.63 = 177.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.63/630.63 = 177.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.63x = 630.63 × 177.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.63x = 111,753.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,753.94/420.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.68

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