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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.70, 637.02 and 116.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.70, 637.02 and 116.57 is: 174.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.70 : 637.02 = 116.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.70/637.02 = 116.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.70x = 637.02 × 116.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.70x = 74,257.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,257.42/424.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.85

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