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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.30, 638.01 and 181.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.30, 638.01 and 181.67 is: 272.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.30 : 638.01 = 181.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.30/638.01 = 181.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.30x = 638.01 × 181.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.30x = 115,904.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,904.09/425.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.53

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