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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.15, 631.78 and 174.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.15, 631.78 and 174.49 is: 261.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.15 : 631.78 = 174.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.15/631.78 = 174.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.15x = 631.78 × 174.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.15x = 110,236.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,236.56/421.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.75

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