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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.49, 635.24 and 115.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.49, 635.24 and 115.37 is: 173.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.49 : 635.24 = 115.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.49/635.24 = 115.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.49x = 635.24 × 115.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.49x = 73,287.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,287.64/423.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.06

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