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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.11, 634.31 and 179.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.11, 634.31 and 179.81 is: 269.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.11 : 634.31 = 179.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.11/634.31 = 179.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.11x = 634.31 × 179.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.11x = 114,055.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,055.28/423.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.56

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