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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.84, 637.16 and 116.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.84, 637.16 and 116.72 is: 175.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.84 : 637.16 = 116.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.84/637.16 = 116.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.84x = 637.16 × 116.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.84x = 74,365.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,365.55/424.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.05

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