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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.97, 631.53 and 177.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.97, 631.53 and 177.52 is: 266.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.97 : 631.53 = 177.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.97/631.53 = 177.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.97x = 631.53 × 177.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.97x = 112,109.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,109.21/420.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.31

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