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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.85, 634.24 and 175.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.85, 634.24 and 175.94 is: 263.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.85 : 634.24 = 175.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.85/634.24 = 175.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.85x = 634.24 × 175.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.85x = 111,586.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,586.95/422.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.89

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