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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.59, 633.81 and 114.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.59, 633.81 and 114.48 is: 171.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.59 : 633.81 = 114.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.59/633.81 = 114.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.59x = 633.81 × 114.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.59x = 72,558.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,558.57/422.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.70

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