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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.75, 635.62 and 115.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.75, 635.62 and 115.60 is: 173.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.75 : 635.62 = 115.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.75/635.62 = 115.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.75x = 635.62 × 115.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.75x = 73,477.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,477.67/423.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.40

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