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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.53, 636.83 and 116.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.53, 636.83 and 116.37 is: 174.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.53 : 636.83 = 116.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.53/636.83 = 116.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.53x = 636.83 × 116.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.53x = 74,107.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,107.33/424.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.56

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