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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.95, 637.38 and 116.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.95, 637.38 and 116.82 is: 175.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.95 : 637.38 = 116.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.95/637.38 = 116.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.95x = 637.38 × 116.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.95x = 74,458.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,458.73/424.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.22

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