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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.50, 635.26 and 179.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.50, 635.26 and 179.86 is: 269.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.50 : 635.26 = 179.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.50/635.26 = 179.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.50x = 635.26 × 179.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.50x = 114,257.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,257.86/423.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.79

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