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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.93, 632.98 and 178.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.93, 632.98 and 178.45 is: 267.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.93 : 632.98 = 178.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.93/632.98 = 178.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.93x = 632.98 × 178.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.93x = 112,956.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,956.42/421.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.72

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