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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.75, 637.08 and 116.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.75, 637.08 and 116.59 is: 174.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.75 : 637.08 = 116.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.75/637.08 = 116.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.75x = 637.08 × 116.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.75x = 74,275.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,275.56/424.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.87

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