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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.63, 633.94 and 114.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.63, 633.94 and 114.46 is: 171.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.63 : 633.94 = 114.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.63/633.94 = 114.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.63x = 633.94 × 114.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.63x = 72,557.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,557.60/422.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.68

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