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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.83, 632.96 and 175.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.83, 632.96 and 175.21 is: 262.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.83 : 632.96 = 175.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.83/632.96 = 175.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.83x = 632.96 × 175.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.83x = 110,903.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,903.67/421.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.91

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