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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.78, 636.93 and 177.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.78, 636.93 and 177.86 is: 266.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.78 : 636.93 = 177.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.78/636.93 = 177.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.78x = 636.93 × 177.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.78x = 113,285.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,285.96/424.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.69

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