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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.96, 636.33 and 180.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.96, 636.33 and 180.66 is: 271.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.96 : 636.33 = 180.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.96/636.33 = 180.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.96x = 636.33 × 180.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.96x = 114,959.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,959.38/423.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.16

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