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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.03, 637.43 and 116.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.03, 637.43 and 116.90 is: 175.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.03 : 637.43 = 116.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.03/637.43 = 116.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.03x = 637.43 × 116.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.03x = 74,514.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,514.19/425.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.32

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