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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.36, 632.08 and 174.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.36, 632.08 and 174.51 is: 261.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.36 : 632.08 = 174.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.36/632.08 = 174.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.36x = 632.08 × 174.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.36x = 110,303.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,303.84/421.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.78

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