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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.70, 637.80 and 181.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.70, 637.80 and 181.98 is: 272.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.70 : 637.80 = 181.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.70/637.80 = 181.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.70x = 637.80 × 181.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.70x = 116,066.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,066.84/425.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.65

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