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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.46, 636.69 and 181.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.46, 636.69 and 181.16 is: 271.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.46 : 636.69 = 181.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.46/636.69 = 181.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.46x = 636.69 × 181.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.46x = 115,342.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,342.76/424.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.74

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