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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.81, 637.43 and 181.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.81, 637.43 and 181.27 is: 271.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.81 : 637.43 = 181.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.81/637.43 = 181.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.81x = 637.43 × 181.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.81x = 115,542.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,542.84/424.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.99

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