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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.87, 637.31 and 181.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.87, 637.31 and 181.23 is: 271.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.87 : 637.31 = 181.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.87/637.31 = 181.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.87x = 637.31 × 181.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.87x = 115,499.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,499.69/424.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.85

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