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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.60, 636.79 and 116.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.60, 636.79 and 116.38 is: 174.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.60 : 636.79 = 116.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.60/636.79 = 116.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.60x = 636.79 × 116.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.60x = 74,109.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,109.62/424.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.54

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