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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.89, 634.62 and 179.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.89, 634.62 and 179.41 is: 269.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.89 : 634.62 = 179.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.89/634.62 = 179.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.89x = 634.62 × 179.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.89x = 113,857.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,857.17/422.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.24

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