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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.46, 635.20 and 115.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.46, 635.20 and 115.32 is: 172.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.46 : 635.20 = 115.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.46/635.20 = 115.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.46x = 635.20 × 115.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.46x = 73,253.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,253.36/423.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.99

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