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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.10, 637.71 and 181.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.10, 637.71 and 181.60 is: 272.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.10 : 637.71 = 181.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.10/637.71 = 181.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.10x = 637.71 × 181.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.10x = 115,808.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,808.14/425.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.43

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