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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.50, 636.03 and 180.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.50, 636.03 and 180.90 is: 271.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.50 : 636.03 = 180.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.50/636.03 = 180.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.50x = 636.03 × 180.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.50x = 115,057.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,057.83/424.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.04

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