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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.81, 631.17 and 112.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.81, 631.17 and 112.69 is: 169.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.81 : 631.17 = 112.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.81/631.17 = 112.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.81x = 631.17 × 112.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.81x = 71,122.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,122.83/420.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.01

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