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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.65, 630.71 and 177.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.65, 630.71 and 177.11 is: 265.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.65 : 630.71 = 177.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.65/630.71 = 177.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.65x = 630.71 × 177.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.65x = 111,704.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,704.16/420.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.55

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