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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.30, 634.89 and 115.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.30, 634.89 and 115.17 is: 172.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.30 : 634.89 = 115.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.30/634.89 = 115.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.30x = 634.89 × 115.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.30x = 73,120.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,120.28/423.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.74

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