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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.08, 634.71 and 179.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.08, 634.71 and 179.54 is: 269.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.08 : 634.71 = 179.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.08/634.71 = 179.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.08x = 634.71 × 179.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.08x = 113,955.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,955.83/423.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.35

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