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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.35, 638.03 and 181.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.35, 638.03 and 181.60 is: 272.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.35 : 638.03 = 181.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.35/638.03 = 181.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.35x = 638.03 × 181.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.35x = 115,866.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,866.25/425.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.40

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