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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.64, 630.95 and 112.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.64, 630.95 and 112.48 is: 168.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.64 : 630.95 = 112.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.64/630.95 = 112.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.64x = 630.95 × 112.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.64x = 70,967.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,967.12/420.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.71

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