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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.14, 635.69 and 180.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.14, 635.69 and 180.15 is: 270.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.14 : 635.69 = 180.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.14/635.69 = 180.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.14x = 635.69 × 180.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.14x = 114,520.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,520.00/424.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.01

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