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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.63, 632.43 and 113.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.63, 632.43 and 113.47 is: 170.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.63 : 632.43 = 113.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.63/632.43 = 113.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.63x = 632.43 × 113.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.63x = 71,761.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,761.83/421.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.20

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