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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.07, 634.59 and 114.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.07, 634.59 and 114.96 is: 172.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.07 : 634.59 = 114.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.07/634.59 = 114.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.07x = 634.59 × 114.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.07x = 72,952.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,952.47/423.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.44

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