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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.11, 634.76 and 179.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.11, 634.76 and 179.70 is: 269.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.11 : 634.76 = 179.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.11/634.76 = 179.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.11x = 634.76 × 179.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.11x = 114,065.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,065.47/423.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.59

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