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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.90, 637.52 and 181.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.90, 637.52 and 181.42 is: 272.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.90 : 637.52 = 181.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.90/637.52 = 181.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.90x = 637.52 × 181.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.90x = 115,658.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,658.88/424.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.20

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