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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.61, 637 and 181.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.61, 637 and 181.13 is: 271.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.61 : 637 = 181.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.61/637 = 181.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.61x = 637 × 181.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.61x = 115,379.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,379.81/424.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.73

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