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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.25, 631.97 and 177.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.25, 631.97 and 177.98 is: 267.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.25 : 631.97 = 177.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.25/631.97 = 177.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.25x = 631.97 × 177.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.25x = 112,478.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,478.02/421.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.01

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