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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.22, 631.86 and 113.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.22, 631.86 and 113.07 is: 169.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.22 : 631.86 = 113.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.22/631.86 = 113.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.22x = 631.86 × 113.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.22x = 71,444.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,444.41/421.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.62

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