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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.22, 631.28 and 177.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.22, 631.28 and 177.81 is: 266.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.22 : 631.28 = 177.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.22/631.28 = 177.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.22x = 631.28 × 177.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.22x = 112,248.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,248.34/421.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.49

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