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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.52, 636.72 and 181.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.52, 636.72 and 181.04 is: 271.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.52 : 636.72 = 181.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.52/636.72 = 181.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.52x = 636.72 × 181.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.52x = 115,271.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,271.79/424.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.53

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