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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.95, 637.30 and 116.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.95, 637.30 and 116.73 is: 175.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.95 : 637.30 = 116.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.95/637.30 = 116.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.95x = 637.30 × 116.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.95x = 74,390.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,390.18/424.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.06

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