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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.16, 637.75 and 117.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.16, 637.75 and 117.02 is: 175.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.16 : 637.75 = 117.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.16/637.75 = 117.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.16x = 637.75 × 117.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.16x = 74,628.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,628.85/425.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.53

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