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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.81, 631.18 and 174

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.81, 631.18 and 174 is: 260.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.81 : 631.18 = 174 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.81/631.18 = 174/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.81x = 631.18 × 174
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.81x = 109,825.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,825.32/420.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.99

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