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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.07, 631.58 and 112.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.07, 631.58 and 112.91 is: 169.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.07 : 631.58 = 112.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.07/631.58 = 112.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.07x = 631.58 × 112.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.07x = 71,312.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,312.71/421.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.36

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