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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.57, 635.25 and 180.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.57, 635.25 and 180.07 is: 270.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.57 : 635.25 = 180.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.57/635.25 = 180.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.57x = 635.25 × 180.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.57x = 114,387.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,387.88/423.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.06

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