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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424, 635.56 and 180.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424, 635.56 and 180.68 is: 270.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424 : 635.56 = 180.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424/635.56 = 180.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424x = 635.56 × 180.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424x = 114,832.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,832.98/424
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.83

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