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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.75, 632.67 and 174.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.75, 632.67 and 174.97 is: 262.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.75 : 632.67 = 174.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.75/632.67 = 174.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.75x = 632.67 × 174.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.75x = 110,698.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,698.27/421.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.47

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