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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.98, 636.24 and 180.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.98, 636.24 and 180.68 is: 271.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.98 : 636.24 = 180.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.98/636.24 = 180.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.98x = 636.24 × 180.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.98x = 114,955.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,955.84/423.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.14

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