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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.87, 635.81 and 180.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.87, 635.81 and 180.26 is: 270.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.87 : 635.81 = 180.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.87/635.81 = 180.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.87x = 635.81 × 180.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.87x = 114,611.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,611.80/423.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.39

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