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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.68, 634.06 and 179.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.68, 634.06 and 179.16 is: 268.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.68 : 634.06 = 179.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.68/634.06 = 179.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.68x = 634.06 × 179.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.68x = 113,598.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,598.19/422.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.76

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