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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.14, 636.51 and 180.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.14, 636.51 and 180.84 is: 271.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.14 : 636.51 = 180.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.14/636.51 = 180.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.14x = 636.51 × 180.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.14x = 115,103.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,103.29/424.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.38

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