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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.09, 637.53 and 116.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.09, 637.53 and 116.96 is: 175.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.09 : 637.53 = 116.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.09/637.53 = 116.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.09x = 637.53 × 116.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.09x = 74,567.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,567.10/425.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.42

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