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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.90, 636.08 and 180.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.90, 636.08 and 180.60 is: 271.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.90 : 636.08 = 180.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.90/636.08 = 180.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.90x = 636.08 × 180.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.90x = 114,875.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,875.15/423.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.00

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