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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.78, 635.12 and 180.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.78, 635.12 and 180.01 is: 269.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.78 : 635.12 = 180.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.78/635.12 = 180.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.78x = 635.12 × 180.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.78x = 114,323.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,323.88/423.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.77

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