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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.76, 637.20 and 181.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.76, 637.20 and 181.31 is: 271.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.76 : 637.20 = 181.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.76/637.20 = 181.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.76x = 637.20 × 181.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.76x = 115,527.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,527.55/424.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.99

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