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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.62, 635.06 and 180.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.62, 635.06 and 180.32 is: 270.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.62 : 635.06 = 180.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.62/635.06 = 180.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.62x = 635.06 × 180.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.62x = 114,509.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,509.94/423.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.32

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