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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.30, 636.64 and 180.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.30, 636.64 and 180.88 is: 271.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.30 : 636.64 = 180.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.30/636.64 = 180.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.30x = 636.64 × 180.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.30x = 115,155.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,155.44/424.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.40

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