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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424, 636 and 120

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424, 636 and 120 is: 180

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424 : 636 = 120 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424/636 = 120/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424x = 636 × 120
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424x = 76,320
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,320/424
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180

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