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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.33, 631.93 and 113.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.33, 631.93 and 113.21 is: 169.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.33 : 631.93 = 113.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.33/631.93 = 113.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.33x = 631.93 × 113.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.33x = 71,540.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,540.80/421.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.80

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