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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.73, 631.09 and 177.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.73, 631.09 and 177.09 is: 265.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.73 : 631.09 = 177.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.73/631.09 = 177.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.73x = 631.09 × 177.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.73x = 111,762.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,762.91/420.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.64

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