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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.34, 635.04 and 179.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.34, 635.04 and 179.92 is: 269.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.34 : 635.04 = 179.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.34/635.04 = 179.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.34x = 635.04 × 179.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.34x = 114,256.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,256.40/423.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.89

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