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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.73, 631.14 and 112.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.73, 631.14 and 112.59 is: 168.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.73 : 631.14 = 112.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.73/631.14 = 112.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.73x = 631.14 × 112.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.73x = 71,060.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,060.26/420.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.90

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