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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.62, 635.46 and 115.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.62, 635.46 and 115.47 is: 173.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.62 : 635.46 = 115.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.62/635.46 = 115.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.62x = 635.46 × 115.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.62x = 73,376.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,376.57/423.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.22

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