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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.64, 637.20 and 178.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.64, 637.20 and 178.02 is: 267.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.64 : 637.20 = 178.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.64/637.20 = 178.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.64x = 637.20 × 178.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.64x = 113,432.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,432.31/424.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.12

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