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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.86, 631.30 and 174.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.86, 631.30 and 174.03 is: 261.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.86 : 631.30 = 174.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.86/631.30 = 174.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.86x = 631.30 × 174.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.86x = 109,865.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,865.00/420.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.05

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