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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.66, 635.00 and 180.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.66, 635.00 and 180.12 is: 269.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.66 : 635.00 = 180.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.66/635.00 = 180.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.66x = 635.00 × 180.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.66x = 114,375.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,375.30/423.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.97

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