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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.66, 631.08 and 177.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.66, 631.08 and 177.21 is: 265.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.66 : 631.08 = 177.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.66/631.08 = 177.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.66x = 631.08 × 177.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.66x = 111,833.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,833.69/420.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.85

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