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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.83, 636.69 and 181.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.83, 636.69 and 181.11 is: 271.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.83 : 636.69 = 181.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.83/636.69 = 181.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.83x = 636.69 × 181.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.83x = 115,310.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,310.93/424.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.43

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