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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.69, 634.07 and 114.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.69, 634.07 and 114.54 is: 171.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.69 : 634.07 = 114.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.69/634.07 = 114.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.69x = 634.07 × 114.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.69x = 72,627.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,627.85/422.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.82

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