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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.59, 635.43 and 180.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.59, 635.43 and 180.08 is: 270.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.59 : 635.43 = 180.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.59/635.43 = 180.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.59x = 635.43 × 180.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.59x = 114,425.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,425.06/423.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.13

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