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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.35, 632.05 and 113.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.35, 632.05 and 113.23 is: 169.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.35 : 632.05 = 113.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.35/632.05 = 113.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.35x = 632.05 × 113.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.35x = 71,566.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,566.46/421.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.85

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