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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.28, 635.04 and 179.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.28, 635.04 and 179.83 is: 269.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.28 : 635.04 = 179.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.28/635.04 = 179.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.28x = 635.04 × 179.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.28x = 114,200.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,200.04/423.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.80

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