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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.24, 634.70 and 179.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.24, 634.70 and 179.88 is: 269.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.24 : 634.70 = 179.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.24/634.70 = 179.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.24x = 634.70 × 179.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.24x = 114,169.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,169.84/423.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.75

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