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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.99, 634.52 and 114.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.99, 634.52 and 114.84 is: 172.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.99 : 634.52 = 114.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.99/634.52 = 114.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.99x = 634.52 × 114.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.99x = 72,869.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,869.86/422.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.27

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