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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.98, 637.45 and 116.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.98, 637.45 and 116.81 is: 175.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.98 : 637.45 = 116.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.98/637.45 = 116.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.98x = 637.45 × 116.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.98x = 74,456.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,456.76/424.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.20

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