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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.08, 637.72 and 181.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.08, 637.72 and 181.54 is: 272.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.08 : 637.72 = 181.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.08/637.72 = 181.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.08x = 637.72 × 181.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.08x = 115,771.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,771.69/425.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.35

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