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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.21, 637.81 and 181.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.21, 637.81 and 181.58 is: 272.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.21 : 637.81 = 181.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.21/637.81 = 181.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.21x = 637.81 × 181.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.21x = 115,813.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,813.54/425.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.37

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