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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.85, 637.33 and 181.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.85, 637.33 and 181.40 is: 272.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.85 : 637.33 = 181.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.85/637.33 = 181.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.85x = 637.33 × 181.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.85x = 115,612.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,612.80/424.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.12

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