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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.92, 637.38 and 116.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.92, 637.38 and 116.81 is: 175.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.92 : 637.38 = 116.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.92/637.38 = 116.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.92x = 637.38 × 116.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.92x = 74,449.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,449.17/424.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.21

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