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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.07, 636.02 and 115.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.07, 636.02 and 115.93 is: 173.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.07 : 636.02 = 115.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.07/636.02 = 115.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.07x = 636.02 × 115.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.07x = 73,734.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,734.45/424.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.87

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