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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.87, 637.65 and 181.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.87, 637.65 and 181.56 is: 272.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.87 : 637.65 = 181.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.87/637.65 = 181.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.87x = 637.65 × 181.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.87x = 115,771.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,771.73/424.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.49

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