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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.42, 635.25 and 180.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.42, 635.25 and 180.30 is: 270.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.42 : 635.25 = 180.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.42/635.25 = 180.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.42x = 635.25 × 180.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.42x = 114,535.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,535.58/423.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.50

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