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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.50, 635.25 and 179.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.50, 635.25 and 179.87 is: 269.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.50 : 635.25 = 179.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.50/635.25 = 179.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.50x = 635.25 × 179.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.50x = 114,259.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,259.24/423.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.80

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