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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.14, 631.61 and 177.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.14, 631.61 and 177.53 is: 266.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.14 : 631.61 = 177.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.14/631.61 = 177.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.14x = 631.61 × 177.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.14x = 112,130.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,130.41/421.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.25

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