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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.94, 630.89 and 177.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.94, 630.89 and 177.22 is: 265.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.94 : 630.89 = 177.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.94/630.89 = 177.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.94x = 630.89 × 177.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.94x = 111,806.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,806.33/420.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.61

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