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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.97, 637.37 and 116.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.97, 637.37 and 116.83 is: 175.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.97 : 637.37 = 116.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.97/637.37 = 116.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.97x = 637.37 × 116.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.97x = 74,460.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,460.17/424.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.21

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