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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.61, 634.06 and 175.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.61, 634.06 and 175.94 is: 263.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.61 : 634.06 = 175.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.61/634.06 = 175.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.61x = 634.06 × 175.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.61x = 111,557.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,557.66/422.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.97

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