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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.86, 634.08 and 176

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.86, 634.08 and 176 is: 263.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.86 : 634.08 = 176 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.86/634.08 = 176/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.86x = 634.08 × 176
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.86x = 111,598.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,598.08/422.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.91

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