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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.32, 631.97 and 177.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.32, 631.97 and 177.85 is: 266.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.32 : 631.97 = 177.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.32/631.97 = 177.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.32x = 631.97 × 177.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.32x = 112,394.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,394.73/421.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.77

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