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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.56, 636.63 and 180.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.56, 636.63 and 180.95 is: 271.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.56 : 636.63 = 180.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.56/636.63 = 180.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.56x = 636.63 × 180.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.56x = 115,195.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,195.02/424.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.33

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