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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.58, 634 and 179.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.58, 634 and 179.18 is: 268.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.58 : 634 = 179.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.58/634 = 179.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.58x = 634 × 179.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.58x = 113,600.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,600.12/422.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.83

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