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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.83, 637.24 and 116.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.83, 637.24 and 116.65 is: 174.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.83 : 637.24 = 116.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.83/637.24 = 116.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.83x = 637.24 × 116.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.83x = 74,333.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,333.31/424.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.97

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