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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.23, 631.37 and 177.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.23, 631.37 and 177.49 is: 266.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.23 : 631.37 = 177.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.23/631.37 = 177.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.23x = 631.37 × 177.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.23x = 112,058.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,058.70/421.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.03

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