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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.53, 635.36 and 180.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.53, 635.36 and 180.12 is: 270.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.53 : 635.36 = 180.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.53/635.36 = 180.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.53x = 635.36 × 180.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.53x = 114,441.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,441.04/423.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.21

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