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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.85, 635.76 and 115.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.85, 635.76 and 115.73 is: 173.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.85 : 635.76 = 115.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.85/635.76 = 115.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.85x = 635.76 × 115.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.85x = 73,576.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,576.50/423.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.59

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