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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.25, 634.91 and 115.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.25, 634.91 and 115.10 is: 172.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.25 : 634.91 = 115.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.25/634.91 = 115.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.25x = 634.91 × 115.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.25x = 73,081.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,081.31/423.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.67

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