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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.22, 634.88 and 179.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.22, 634.88 and 179.61 is: 269.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.22 : 634.88 = 179.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.22/634.88 = 179.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.22x = 634.88 × 179.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.22x = 114,030.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,030.80/423.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.44

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