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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.89, 635.90 and 180.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.89, 635.90 and 180.45 is: 270.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.89 : 635.90 = 180.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.89/635.90 = 180.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.89x = 635.90 × 180.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.89x = 114,748.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,748.16/423.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.70

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