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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.67, 633.57 and 179.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.67, 633.57 and 179.07 is: 268.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.67 : 633.57 = 179.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.67/633.57 = 179.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.67x = 633.57 × 179.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.67x = 113,453.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,453.38/422.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.42

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