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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.16, 633.39 and 178.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.16, 633.39 and 178.71 is: 268.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.16 : 633.39 = 178.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.16/633.39 = 178.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.16x = 633.39 × 178.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.16x = 113,193.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,193.13/422.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.13

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