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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.29, 631.94 and 177.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.29, 631.94 and 177.66 is: 266.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.29 : 631.94 = 177.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.29/631.94 = 177.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.29x = 631.94 × 177.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.29x = 112,269.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,269.57/421.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.49

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