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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.29, 633.59 and 178.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.29, 633.59 and 178.75 is: 268.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.29 : 633.59 = 178.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.29/633.59 = 178.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.29x = 633.59 × 178.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.29x = 113,250.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,250.15/422.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.18

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