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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.38, 632.19 and 177.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.38, 632.19 and 177.90 is: 266.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.38 : 632.19 = 177.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.38/632.19 = 177.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.38x = 632.19 × 177.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.38x = 112,466.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,466.60/421.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.90

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