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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.97, 634.47 and 114.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.97, 634.47 and 114.82 is: 172.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.97 : 634.47 = 114.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.97/634.47 = 114.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.97x = 634.47 × 114.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.97x = 72,851.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,851.43/422.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.24

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