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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.31, 634.91 and 115.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.31, 634.91 and 115.19 is: 172.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.31 : 634.91 = 115.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.31/634.91 = 115.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.31x = 634.91 × 115.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.31x = 73,135.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,135.28/423.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.77

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