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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.23, 597.13 and 181.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.23, 597.13 and 181.69 is: 272.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.23 : 597.13 = 181.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.23/597.13 = 181.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.23x = 597.13 × 181.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.23x = 108,490.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,490.60/398.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.43

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