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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.53, 632.22 and 113.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.53, 632.22 and 113.38 is: 170.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.53 : 632.22 = 113.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.53/632.22 = 113.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.53x = 632.22 × 113.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.53x = 71,681.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,681.10/421.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.05

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