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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.93, 636.05 and 180.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.93, 636.05 and 180.64 is: 271.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.93 : 636.05 = 180.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.93/636.05 = 180.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.93x = 636.05 × 180.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.93x = 114,896.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,896.07/423.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.03

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