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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.67, 635.50 and 115.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.67, 635.50 and 115.55 is: 173.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.67 : 635.50 = 115.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.67/635.50 = 115.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.67x = 635.50 × 115.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.67x = 73,431.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,431.45/423.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.32

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