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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.17, 631.80 and 113.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.17, 631.80 and 113.03 is: 169.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.17 : 631.80 = 113.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.17/631.80 = 113.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.17x = 631.80 × 113.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.17x = 71,412.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,412.35/421.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.56

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