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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.70, 635.66 and 180.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.70, 635.66 and 180.23 is: 270.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.70 : 635.66 = 180.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.70/635.66 = 180.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.70x = 635.66 × 180.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.70x = 114,565.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,565.00/423.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.39

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