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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.31, 631.95 and 113.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.31, 631.95 and 113.16 is: 169.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.31 : 631.95 = 113.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.31/631.95 = 113.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.31x = 631.95 × 113.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.31x = 71,511.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,511.46/421.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.74

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