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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.06, 637.78 and 181.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.06, 637.78 and 181.64 is: 272.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.06 : 637.78 = 181.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.06/637.78 = 181.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.06x = 637.78 × 181.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.06x = 115,846.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,846.36/425.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.54

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