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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.22, 636.24 and 116.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.22, 636.24 and 116.05 is: 174.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.22 : 636.24 = 116.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.22/636.24 = 116.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.22x = 636.24 × 116.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.22x = 73,835.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,835.77/424.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.05

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