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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.08, 632.88 and 175.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.08, 632.88 and 175.21 is: 262.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.08 : 632.88 = 175.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.08/632.88 = 175.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.08x = 632.88 × 175.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.08x = 110,886.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,886.03/422.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.72

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