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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.09, 634.94 and 179.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.09, 634.94 and 179.68 is: 269.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.09 : 634.94 = 179.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.09/634.94 = 179.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.09x = 634.94 × 179.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.09x = 114,086.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,086.02/423.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.65

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