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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.13, 631.69 and 112.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.13, 631.69 and 112.97 is: 169.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.13 : 631.69 = 112.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.13/631.69 = 112.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.13x = 631.69 × 112.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.13x = 71,365.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,365.14/421.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.46

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