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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.15, 637.67 and 117.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.15, 637.67 and 117.03 is: 175.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.15 : 637.67 = 117.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.15/637.67 = 117.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.15x = 637.67 × 117.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.15x = 74,626.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,626.52/425.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.53

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