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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.16, 634.94 and 179.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.16, 634.94 and 179.85 is: 269.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.16 : 634.94 = 179.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.16/634.94 = 179.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.16x = 634.94 × 179.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.16x = 114,196.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,196.12/423.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.87

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