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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.15, 635.95 and 180.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.15, 635.95 and 180.61 is: 270.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.15 : 635.95 = 180.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.15/635.95 = 180.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.15x = 635.95 × 180.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.15x = 114,858.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,858.93/424.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.80

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