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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.84, 631.22 and 112.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.84, 631.22 and 112.73 is: 169.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.84 : 631.22 = 112.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.84/631.22 = 112.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.84x = 631.22 × 112.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.84x = 71,155.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,155.72/420.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.08

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