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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.43, 636.59 and 116.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.43, 636.59 and 116.31 is: 174.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.43 : 636.59 = 116.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.43/636.59 = 116.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.43x = 636.59 × 116.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.43x = 74,040.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,040.88/424.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.45

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