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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.52, 632.25 and 113.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.52, 632.25 and 113.38 is: 170.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.52 : 632.25 = 113.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.52/632.25 = 113.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.52x = 632.25 × 113.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.52x = 71,682.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,682.92/421.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.06

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