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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.22, 635.87 and 177.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.22, 635.87 and 177.59 is: 266.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.22 : 635.87 = 177.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.22/635.87 = 177.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.22x = 635.87 × 177.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.22x = 112,921.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,921.42/424.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.18

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