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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.94, 636.86 and 181.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.94, 636.86 and 181.22 is: 271.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.94 : 636.86 = 181.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.94/636.86 = 181.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.94x = 636.86 × 181.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.94x = 115,409.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,409.04/424.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.59

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