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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.06, 634.05 and 179.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.06, 634.05 and 179.34 is: 268.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.06 : 634.05 = 179.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.06/634.05 = 179.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.06x = 634.05 × 179.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.06x = 113,710.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,710.53/423.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.78

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