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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.96, 631.19 and 174.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.96, 631.19 and 174.09 is: 261.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.96 : 631.19 = 174.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.96/631.19 = 174.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.96x = 631.19 × 174.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.96x = 109,883.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,883.87/420.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.03

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