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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.29, 631.96 and 177.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.29, 631.96 and 177.57 is: 266.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.29 : 631.96 = 177.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.29/631.96 = 177.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.29x = 631.96 × 177.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.29x = 112,216.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,216.69/421.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.36

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