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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.31, 635.01 and 115.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.31, 635.01 and 115.16 is: 172.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.31 : 635.01 = 115.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.31/635.01 = 115.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.31x = 635.01 × 115.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.31x = 73,127.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,127.75/423.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.75

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