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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.16, 636.44 and 180.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.16, 636.44 and 180.85 is: 271.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.16 : 636.44 = 180.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.16/636.44 = 180.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.16x = 636.44 × 180.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.16x = 115,100.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,100.17/424.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.36

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