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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.70, 634.16 and 179.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.70, 634.16 and 179.23 is: 268.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.70 : 634.16 = 179.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.70/634.16 = 179.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.70x = 634.16 × 179.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.70x = 113,660.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,660.50/422.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.89

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