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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.64, 630.92 and 112.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.64, 630.92 and 112.50 is: 168.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.64 : 630.92 = 112.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.64/630.92 = 112.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.64x = 630.92 × 112.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.64x = 70,978.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,978.50/420.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.74

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