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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.12, 634.08 and 179.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.12, 634.08 and 179.88 is: 269.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.12 : 634.08 = 179.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.12/634.08 = 179.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.12x = 634.08 × 179.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.12x = 114,058.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,058.31/423.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.56

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