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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.61, 632.27 and 174.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.61, 632.27 and 174.79 is: 262.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.61 : 632.27 = 174.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.61/632.27 = 174.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.61x = 632.27 × 174.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.61x = 110,515.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,515.70/421.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.13

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