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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.40, 635.11 and 115.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.40, 635.11 and 115.25 is: 172.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.40 : 635.11 = 115.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.40/635.11 = 115.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.40x = 635.11 × 115.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.40x = 73,197.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,197.73/423.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.88

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