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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.01, 631.63 and 177.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.01, 631.63 and 177.55 is: 266.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.01 : 631.63 = 177.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.01/631.63 = 177.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.01x = 631.63 × 177.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.01x = 112,145.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,145.91/421.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.37

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