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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.13, 634.08 and 179.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.13, 634.08 and 179.32 is: 268.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.13 : 634.08 = 179.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.13/634.08 = 179.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.13x = 634.08 × 179.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.13x = 113,703.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,703.23/423.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.72

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