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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.75, 637.16 and 150.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.75, 637.16 and 150.77 is: 226.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.75 : 637.16 = 150.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.75/637.16 = 150.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.75x = 637.16 × 150.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.75x = 96,064.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,064.61/424.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.17

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