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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.65, 636.98 and 181.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.65, 636.98 and 181.17 is: 271.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.65 : 636.98 = 181.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.65/636.98 = 181.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.65x = 636.98 × 181.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.65x = 115,400.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,400.76/424.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.76

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