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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.08, 634.56 and 179.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.08, 634.56 and 179.66 is: 269.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.08 : 634.56 = 179.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.08/634.56 = 179.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.08x = 634.56 × 179.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.08x = 114,006.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,006.64/423.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.47

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