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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.09, 637.55 and 116.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.09, 637.55 and 116.86 is: 175.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.09 : 637.55 = 116.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.09/637.55 = 116.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.09x = 637.55 × 116.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.09x = 74,500.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,500.32/425.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.26

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