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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.35, 631.85 and 174.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.35, 631.85 and 174.39 is: 261.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.35 : 631.85 = 174.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.35/631.85 = 174.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.35x = 631.85 × 174.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.35x = 110,188.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,188.32/421.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.51

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