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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.06, 634.59 and 114.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.06, 634.59 and 114.91 is: 172.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.06 : 634.59 = 114.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.06/634.59 = 114.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.06x = 634.59 × 114.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.06x = 72,922.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,922.72/423.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.37

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