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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.81, 636.67 and 181.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.81, 636.67 and 181.09 is: 271.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.81 : 636.67 = 181.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.81/636.67 = 181.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.81x = 636.67 × 181.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.81x = 115,294.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,294.57/424.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.40

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