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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.18, 636.35 and 180.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.18, 636.35 and 180.82 is: 271.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.18 : 636.35 = 180.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.18/636.35 = 180.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.18x = 636.35 × 180.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.18x = 115,064.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,064.81/424.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.26

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