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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.97, 632.95 and 178.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.97, 632.95 and 178.66 is: 267.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.97 : 632.95 = 178.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.97/632.95 = 178.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.97x = 632.95 × 178.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.97x = 113,080.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,080.82/421.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.99

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