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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.42, 636.56 and 116.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.42, 636.56 and 116.22 is: 174.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.42 : 636.56 = 116.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.42/636.56 = 116.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.42x = 636.56 × 116.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.42x = 73,977.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,977.95/424.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.30

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