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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.58, 637.17 and 181.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.58, 637.17 and 181.27 is: 272.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.58 : 637.17 = 181.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.58/637.17 = 181.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.58x = 637.17 × 181.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.58x = 115,499.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,499.92/424.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.04

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