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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.40, 636.57 and 180.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.40, 636.57 and 180.74 is: 271.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.40 : 636.57 = 180.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.40/636.57 = 180.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.40x = 636.57 × 180.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.40x = 115,055.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,055.25/424.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.10

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