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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.06, 631.46 and 177.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.06, 631.46 and 177.46 is: 266.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.06 : 631.46 = 177.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.06/631.46 = 177.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.06x = 631.46 × 177.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.06x = 112,058.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,058.89/421.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.14

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