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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.10, 636.06 and 115.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.10, 636.06 and 115.95 is: 173.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.10 : 636.06 = 115.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.10/636.06 = 115.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.10x = 636.06 × 115.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.10x = 73,751.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,751.16/424.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.90

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