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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.96, 634.41 and 114.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.96, 634.41 and 114.83 is: 172.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.96 : 634.41 = 114.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.96/634.41 = 114.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.96x = 634.41 × 114.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.96x = 72,848.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,848.51/422.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.24

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