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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.30, 631.49 and 174.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.30, 631.49 and 174.67 is: 261.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.30 : 631.49 = 174.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.30/631.49 = 174.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.30x = 631.49 × 174.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.30x = 110,301.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,301.43/421.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.81

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