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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.29, 636.33 and 116.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.29, 636.33 and 116.14 is: 174.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.29 : 636.33 = 116.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.29/636.33 = 116.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.29x = 636.33 × 116.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.29x = 73,902.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,902.79/424.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.18

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