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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.58, 636.96 and 181.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.58, 636.96 and 181.10 is: 271.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.58 : 636.96 = 181.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.58/636.96 = 181.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.58x = 636.96 × 181.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.58x = 115,353.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,353.46/424.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.69

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