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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.90, 636.02 and 180.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.90, 636.02 and 180.42 is: 270.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.90 : 636.02 = 180.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.90/636.02 = 180.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.90x = 636.02 × 180.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.90x = 114,750.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,750.73/423.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.70

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