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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.58, 636.77 and 116.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.58, 636.77 and 116.39 is: 174.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.58 : 636.77 = 116.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.58/636.77 = 116.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.58x = 636.77 × 116.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.58x = 74,109.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,109.89/424.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.55

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