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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.64, 631.31 and 177.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.64, 631.31 and 177.33 is: 266.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.64 : 631.31 = 177.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.64/631.31 = 177.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.64x = 631.31 × 177.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.64x = 111,951.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,951.68/420.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.15

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