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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423, 634.38 and 179.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423, 634.38 and 179.52 is: 269.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423 : 634.38 = 179.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423/634.38 = 179.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423x = 634.38 × 179.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423x = 113,883.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,883.90/423
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.23

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