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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.50, 636.75 and 120.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.50, 636.75 and 120.50 is: 180.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.50 : 636.75 = 120.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.50/636.75 = 120.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.50x = 636.75 × 120.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.50x = 76,728.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,728.38/424.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.75

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