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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.91, 636.02 and 180.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.91, 636.02 and 180.45 is: 270.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.91 : 636.02 = 180.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.91/636.02 = 180.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.91x = 636.02 × 180.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.91x = 114,769.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,769.81/423.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.74

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