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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.35, 636.53 and 180.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.35, 636.53 and 180.60 is: 270.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.35 : 636.53 = 180.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.35/636.53 = 180.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.35x = 636.53 × 180.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.35x = 114,957.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,957.32/424.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.90

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