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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.86, 637.36 and 181.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.86, 637.36 and 181.39 is: 272.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.86 : 637.36 = 181.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.86/637.36 = 181.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.86x = 637.36 × 181.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.86x = 115,606.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,606.64/424.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.11

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