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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.64, 637.27 and 181.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.64, 637.27 and 181.34 is: 272.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.64 : 637.27 = 181.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.64/637.27 = 181.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.64x = 637.27 × 181.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.64x = 115,561.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,561.29/424.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.14

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