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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.65, 633.97 and 114.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.65, 633.97 and 114.48 is: 171.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.65 : 633.97 = 114.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.65/633.97 = 114.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.65x = 633.97 × 114.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.65x = 72,577.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,577.03/422.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.72

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