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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.82, 635.78 and 115.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.82, 635.78 and 115.71 is: 173.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.82 : 635.78 = 115.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.82/635.78 = 115.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.82x = 635.78 × 115.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.82x = 73,567.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,567.59/423.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.58

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