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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.60, 634.84 and 179.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.60, 634.84 and 179.84 is: 269.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.60 : 634.84 = 179.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.60/634.84 = 179.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.60x = 634.84 × 179.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.60x = 114,169.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,169.63/423.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.52

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