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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.83, 632.57 and 178.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.83, 632.57 and 178.19 is: 267.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.83 : 632.57 = 178.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.83/632.57 = 178.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.83x = 632.57 × 178.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.83x = 112,713.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,713.59/421.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.20

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