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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.66, 630.54 and 177

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.66, 630.54 and 177 is: 265.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.66 : 630.54 = 177 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.66/630.54 = 177/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.66x = 630.54 × 177
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.66x = 111,605.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,605.58/420.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.31

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