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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.84, 637.22 and 116.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.84, 637.22 and 116.70 is: 175.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.84 : 637.22 = 116.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.84/637.22 = 116.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.84x = 637.22 × 116.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.84x = 74,363.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,363.57/424.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.04

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