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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.23, 631.81 and 177.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.23, 631.81 and 177.76 is: 266.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.23 : 631.81 = 177.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.23/631.81 = 177.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.23x = 631.81 × 177.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.23x = 112,306.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,306.50/421.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.62

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