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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.60, 635.31 and 180.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.60, 635.31 and 180.30 is: 270.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.60 : 635.31 = 180.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.60/635.31 = 180.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.60x = 635.31 × 180.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.60x = 114,546.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,546.39/423.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.41

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