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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.47, 633.16 and 179.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.47, 633.16 and 179.16 is: 268.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.47 : 633.16 = 179.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.47/633.16 = 179.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.47x = 633.16 × 179.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.47x = 113,436.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,436.95/422.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.51

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