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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.82, 632.48 and 174.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.82, 632.48 and 174.88 is: 262.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.82 : 632.48 = 174.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.82/632.48 = 174.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.82x = 632.48 × 174.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.82x = 110,606.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,606.96/421.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.22

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