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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.42, 634.53 and 179.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.42, 634.53 and 179.70 is: 269.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.42 : 634.53 = 179.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.42/634.53 = 179.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.42x = 634.53 × 179.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.42x = 114,025.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,025.04/423.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.30

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