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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.34, 636.49 and 116.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.34, 636.49 and 116.24 is: 174.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.34 : 636.49 = 116.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.34/636.49 = 116.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.34x = 636.49 × 116.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.34x = 73,985.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,985.60/424.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.35

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