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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.92, 634.37 and 114.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.92, 634.37 and 114.77 is: 172.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.92 : 634.37 = 114.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.92/634.37 = 114.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.92x = 634.37 × 114.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.92x = 72,806.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,806.35/422.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.15

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