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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.05, 636.03 and 115.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.05, 636.03 and 115.93 is: 173.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.05 : 636.03 = 115.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.05/636.03 = 115.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.05x = 636.03 × 115.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.05x = 73,731.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,731.20/424.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.88

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