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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425, 637.38 and 181.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425, 637.38 and 181.58 is: 272.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425 : 637.38 = 181.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425/637.38 = 181.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425x = 637.38 × 181.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425x = 115,735.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,735.46/425
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.32

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