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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.32, 631.92 and 113.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.32, 631.92 and 113.16 is: 169.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.32 : 631.92 = 113.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.32/631.92 = 113.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.32x = 631.92 × 113.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.32x = 71,508.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,508.07/421.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.72

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