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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.16, 632.94 and 178.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.16, 632.94 and 178.62 is: 267.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.16 : 632.94 = 178.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.16/632.94 = 178.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.16x = 632.94 × 178.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.16x = 113,055.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,055.74/422.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.80

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