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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.79, 634.33 and 176.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.79, 634.33 and 176.12 is: 264.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.79 : 634.33 = 176.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.79/634.33 = 176.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.79x = 634.33 × 176.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.79x = 111,720.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,720.20/422.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.25

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