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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.23, 636.44 and 181.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.23, 636.44 and 181.02 is: 271.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.23 : 636.44 = 181.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.23/636.44 = 181.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.23x = 636.44 × 181.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.23x = 115,208.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,208.37/424.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.57

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