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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.02, 634.48 and 179.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.02, 634.48 and 179.36 is: 269.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.02 : 634.48 = 179.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.02/634.48 = 179.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.02x = 634.48 × 179.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.02x = 113,799.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,799.44/423.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.02

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