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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.93, 636.94 and 181.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.93, 636.94 and 181.32 is: 271.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.93 : 636.94 = 181.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.93/636.94 = 181.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.93x = 636.94 × 181.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.93x = 115,489.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,489.96/424.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.79

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