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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.26, 636.40 and 116.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.26, 636.40 and 116.15 is: 174.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.26 : 636.40 = 116.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.26/636.40 = 116.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.26x = 636.40 × 116.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.26x = 73,914.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,914.68/424.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.22

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