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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.32, 634.95 and 115.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.32, 634.95 and 115.16 is: 172.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.32 : 634.95 = 115.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.32/634.95 = 115.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.32x = 634.95 × 115.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.32x = 73,117.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,117.67/423.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.73

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