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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.94, 633.96 and 179.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.94, 633.96 and 179.34 is: 268.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.94 : 633.96 = 179.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.94/633.96 = 179.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.94x = 633.96 × 179.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.94x = 113,694.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,694.39/422.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.82

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