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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.02, 630.90 and 177.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.02, 630.90 and 177.21 is: 265.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.02 : 630.90 = 177.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.02/630.90 = 177.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.02x = 630.90 × 177.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.02x = 111,801.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,801.79/421.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.55

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