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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.68, 631.24 and 177.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.68, 631.24 and 177.05 is: 265.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.68 : 631.24 = 177.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.68/631.24 = 177.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.68x = 631.24 × 177.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.68x = 111,757.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,757.44/420.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.66

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