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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.67, 637.19 and 181.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.67, 637.19 and 181.35 is: 272.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.67 : 637.19 = 181.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.67/637.19 = 181.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.67x = 637.19 × 181.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.67x = 115,553.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,553.50/424.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.11

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