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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.47, 636.67 and 181.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.47, 636.67 and 181.00 is: 271.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.47 : 636.67 = 181.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.47/636.67 = 181.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.47x = 636.67 × 181.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.47x = 115,233.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,233.18/424.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.48

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