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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.34, 634.99 and 115.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.34, 634.99 and 115.24 is: 172.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.34 : 634.99 = 115.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.34/634.99 = 115.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.34x = 634.99 × 115.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.34x = 73,176.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,176.25/423.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.85

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