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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.68, 632.54 and 113.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.68, 632.54 and 113.54 is: 170.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.68 : 632.54 = 113.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.68/632.54 = 113.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.68x = 632.54 × 113.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.68x = 71,818.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,818.08/421.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.31

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