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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.04, 636.96 and 181.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.04, 636.96 and 181.32 is: 271.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.04 : 636.96 = 181.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.04/636.96 = 181.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.04x = 636.96 × 181.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.04x = 115,493.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,493.59/425.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.72

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