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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.68, 632.46 and 113.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.68, 632.46 and 113.57 is: 170.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.68 : 632.46 = 113.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.68/632.46 = 113.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.68x = 632.46 × 113.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.68x = 71,825.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,825.32/421.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.33

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