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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.09, 637.65 and 116.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.09, 637.65 and 116.97 is: 175.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.09 : 637.65 = 116.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.09/637.65 = 116.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.09x = 637.65 × 116.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.09x = 74,582.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,582.82/425.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.45

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