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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.45, 635.40 and 180.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.45, 635.40 and 180.18 is: 270.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.45 : 635.40 = 180.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.45/635.40 = 180.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.45x = 635.40 × 180.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.45x = 114,486.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,486.37/423.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.37

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