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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.89, 631.43 and 177.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.89, 631.43 and 177.42 is: 266.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.89 : 631.43 = 177.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.89/631.43 = 177.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.89x = 631.43 × 177.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.89x = 112,027.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,027.42/420.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.17

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