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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.45, 634.46 and 179.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.45, 634.46 and 179.64 is: 269.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.45 : 634.46 = 179.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.45/634.46 = 179.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.45x = 634.46 × 179.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.45x = 113,973.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,973.50/423.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.15

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