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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.86, 632.71 and 113.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.86, 632.71 and 113.64 is: 170.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.86 : 632.71 = 113.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.86/632.71 = 113.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.86x = 632.71 × 113.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.86x = 71,901.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,901.85/421.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.44

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