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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.22, 634.25 and 179.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.22, 634.25 and 179.44 is: 268.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.22 : 634.25 = 179.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.22/634.25 = 179.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.22x = 634.25 × 179.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.22x = 113,806.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,806.65/423.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.91

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