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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.25, 631.88 and 117.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.25, 631.88 and 117.25 is: 175.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.25 : 631.88 = 117.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.25/631.88 = 117.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.25x = 631.88 × 117.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.25x = 74,087.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,087.93/421.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.88

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