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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.94, 636.96 and 181.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.94, 636.96 and 181.34 is: 271.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.94 : 636.96 = 181.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.94/636.96 = 181.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.94x = 636.96 × 181.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.94x = 115,506.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,506.33/424.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.82

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