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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422, 633.12 and 179

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422, 633.12 and 179 is: 268.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422 : 633.12 = 179 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422/633.12 = 179/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422x = 633.12 × 179
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422x = 113,328.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,328.48/422
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.55

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