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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.48, 636.60 and 116.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.48, 636.60 and 116.26 is: 174.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.48 : 636.60 = 116.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.48/636.60 = 116.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.48x = 636.60 × 116.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.48x = 74,008.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,008.44/424.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.35

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