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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.14, 636.15 and 180.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.14, 636.15 and 180.53 is: 270.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.14 : 636.15 = 180.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.14/636.15 = 180.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.14x = 636.15 × 180.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.14x = 114,844.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,844.04/424.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.77

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