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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.29, 631.53 and 177.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.29, 631.53 and 177.48 is: 266.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.29 : 631.53 = 177.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.29/631.53 = 177.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.29x = 631.53 × 177.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.29x = 112,083.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,083.94/421.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.05

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