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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.81, 632.77 and 113.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.81, 632.77 and 113.67 is: 170.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.81 : 632.77 = 113.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.81/632.77 = 113.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.81x = 632.77 × 113.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.81x = 71,926.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,926.68/421.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.52

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