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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.45, 632.09 and 113.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.45, 632.09 and 113.30 is: 169.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.45 : 632.09 = 113.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.45/632.09 = 113.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.45x = 632.09 × 113.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.45x = 71,612.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,612.92/421.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.92

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