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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.67, 631.20 and 177.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.67, 631.20 and 177.13 is: 265.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.67 : 631.20 = 177.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.67/631.20 = 177.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.67x = 631.20 × 177.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.67x = 111,804.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,804.46/420.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.78

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