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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.76, 633.72 and 179.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.76, 633.72 and 179.22 is: 268.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.76 : 633.72 = 179.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.76/633.72 = 179.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.76x = 633.72 × 179.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.76x = 113,575.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,575.30/422.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.65

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