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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.76, 632.66 and 113.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.76, 632.66 and 113.61 is: 170.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.76 : 632.66 = 113.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.76/632.66 = 113.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.76x = 632.66 × 113.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.76x = 71,875.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,875.93/421.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.42

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