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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.69, 635.43 and 180.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.69, 635.43 and 180.18 is: 270.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.69 : 635.43 = 180.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.69/635.43 = 180.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.69x = 635.43 × 180.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.69x = 114,491.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,491.78/423.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.23

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