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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.28, 631.36 and 177.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.28, 631.36 and 177.44 is: 265.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.28 : 631.36 = 177.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.28/631.36 = 177.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.28x = 631.36 × 177.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.28x = 112,028.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,028.52/421.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.92

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