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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.42, 635.20 and 179.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.42, 635.20 and 179.95 is: 269.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.42 : 635.20 = 179.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.42/635.20 = 179.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.42x = 635.20 × 179.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.42x = 114,302.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,302.20/423.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.95

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