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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.57, 636.71 and 181.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.57, 636.71 and 181.03 is: 271.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.57 : 636.71 = 181.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.57/636.71 = 181.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.57x = 636.71 × 181.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.57x = 115,263.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,263.61/424.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.48

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