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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.24, 636.30 and 180.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.24, 636.30 and 180.76 is: 271.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.24 : 636.30 = 180.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.24/636.30 = 180.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.24x = 636.30 × 180.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.24x = 115,017.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,017.59/424.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.11

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