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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.40, 636.61 and 116.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.40, 636.61 and 116.26 is: 174.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.40 : 636.61 = 116.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.40/636.61 = 116.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.40x = 636.61 × 116.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.40x = 74,009.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,009.10/424.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.39

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