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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.87, 632.83 and 113.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.87, 632.83 and 113.73 is: 170.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.87 : 632.83 = 113.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.87/632.83 = 113.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.87x = 632.83 × 113.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.87x = 71,969.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,969.69/421.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.60

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