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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.81, 637.16 and 116.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.81, 637.16 and 116.69 is: 175.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.81 : 637.16 = 116.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.81/637.16 = 116.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.81x = 637.16 × 116.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.81x = 74,346.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,346.43/424.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.01

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