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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.49, 636.75 and 180.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.49, 636.75 and 180.68 is: 271.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.49 : 636.75 = 180.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.49/636.75 = 180.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.49x = 636.75 × 180.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.49x = 115,044.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,044.81/424.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.02

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