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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.12, 631.14 and 177.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.12, 631.14 and 177.58 is: 266.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.12 : 631.14 = 177.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.12/631.14 = 177.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.12x = 631.14 × 177.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.12x = 112,077.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,077.84/421.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.14

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