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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.04, 631.63 and 177.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.04, 631.63 and 177.59 is: 266.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.04 : 631.63 = 177.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.04/631.63 = 177.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.04x = 631.63 × 177.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.04x = 112,171.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,171.17/421.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.41

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