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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.63, 635.40 and 115.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.63, 635.40 and 115.52 is: 173.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.63 : 635.40 = 115.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.63/635.40 = 115.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.63x = 635.40 × 115.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.63x = 73,398.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,398.23/423.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.26

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