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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.57, 632.48 and 174.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.57, 632.48 and 174.79 is: 262.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.57 : 632.48 = 174.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.57/632.48 = 174.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.57x = 632.48 × 174.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.57x = 110,551.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,551.18/421.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.24

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