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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.74, 632.94 and 178.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.74, 632.94 and 178.44 is: 267.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.74 : 632.94 = 178.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.74/632.94 = 178.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.74x = 632.94 × 178.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.74x = 112,941.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,941.81/421.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.80

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