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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.69, 636.54 and 181.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.69, 636.54 and 181.15 is: 271.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.69 : 636.54 = 181.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.69/636.54 = 181.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.69x = 636.54 × 181.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.69x = 115,309.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,309.22/424.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.51

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