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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.17, 634.80 and 115.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.17, 634.80 and 115.02 is: 172.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.17 : 634.80 = 115.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.17/634.80 = 115.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.17x = 634.80 × 115.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.17x = 73,014.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,014.70/423.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.54

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