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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.12, 637.25 and 178.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.12, 637.25 and 178.47 is: 267.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.12 : 637.25 = 178.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.12/637.25 = 178.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.12x = 637.25 × 178.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.12x = 113,729.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,729.12/425.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.52

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