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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.96, 631.48 and 174.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.96, 631.48 and 174.08 is: 261.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.96 : 631.48 = 174.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.96/631.48 = 174.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.96x = 631.48 × 174.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.96x = 109,928.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,928.04/420.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.14

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