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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.73, 632.59 and 178.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.73, 632.59 and 178.09 is: 267.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.73 : 632.59 = 178.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.73/632.59 = 178.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.73x = 632.59 × 178.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.73x = 112,657.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,657.95/421.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.13

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