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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.93, 636.06 and 180.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.93, 636.06 and 180.50 is: 270.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.93 : 636.06 = 180.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.93/636.06 = 180.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.93x = 636.06 × 180.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.93x = 114,805.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,805.65/423.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.81

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