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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.36, 635.04 and 115.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.36, 635.04 and 115.20 is: 172.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.36 : 635.04 = 115.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.36/635.04 = 115.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.36x = 635.04 × 115.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.36x = 73,156.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,156.61/423.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.80

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