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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.15, 637.70 and 181.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.15, 637.70 and 181.49 is: 272.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.15 : 637.70 = 181.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.15/637.70 = 181.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.15x = 637.70 × 181.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.15x = 115,736.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,736.86/425.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.23

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