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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.90, 636.03 and 180.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.90, 636.03 and 180.54 is: 270.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.90 : 636.03 = 180.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.90/636.03 = 180.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.90x = 636.03 × 180.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.90x = 114,828.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,828.86/423.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.89

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