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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.02, 636.12 and 180.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.02, 636.12 and 180.48 is: 270.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.02 : 636.12 = 180.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.02/636.12 = 180.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.02x = 636.12 × 180.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.02x = 114,806.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,806.94/424.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.76

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