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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.56, 636.92 and 181.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.56, 636.92 and 181.08 is: 271.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.56 : 636.92 = 181.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.56/636.92 = 181.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.56x = 636.92 × 181.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.56x = 115,333.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,333.47/424.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.65

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