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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.14, 634.91 and 179.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.14, 634.91 and 179.87 is: 269.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.14 : 634.91 = 179.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.14/634.91 = 179.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.14x = 634.91 × 179.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.14x = 114,197.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,197.19/423.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.88

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