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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.73, 634.09 and 114.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.73, 634.09 and 114.58 is: 171.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.73 : 634.09 = 114.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.73/634.09 = 114.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.73x = 634.09 × 114.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.73x = 72,654.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,654.75/422.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.87

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