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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.12, 634.18 and 179.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.12, 634.18 and 179.42 is: 268.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.12 : 634.18 = 179.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.12/634.18 = 179.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.12x = 634.18 × 179.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.12x = 113,781.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,781.29/423.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.91

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