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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.40, 634.62 and 179.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.40, 634.62 and 179.80 is: 269.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.40 : 634.62 = 179.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.40/634.62 = 179.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.40x = 634.62 × 179.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.40x = 114,104.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,104.68/423.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.50

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