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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.76, 637.11 and 116.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.76, 637.11 and 116.60 is: 174.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.76 : 637.11 = 116.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.76/637.11 = 116.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.76x = 637.11 × 116.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.76x = 74,286.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,286.44/424.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.89

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