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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.31, 637.43 and 181.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.31, 637.43 and 181.59 is: 272.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.31 : 637.43 = 181.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.31/637.43 = 181.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.31x = 637.43 × 181.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.31x = 115,750.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,750.01/425.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.15

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