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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.65, 632.72 and 178.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.65, 632.72 and 178.16 is: 267.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.65 : 632.72 = 178.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.65/632.72 = 178.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.65x = 632.72 × 178.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.65x = 112,725.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,725.40/421.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.34

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