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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.92, 637.38 and 181.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.92, 637.38 and 181.45 is: 272.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.92 : 637.38 = 181.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.92/637.38 = 181.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.92x = 637.38 × 181.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.92x = 115,652.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,652.60/424.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.18

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