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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.19, 637.79 and 117.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.19, 637.79 and 117.06 is: 175.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.19 : 637.79 = 117.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.19/637.79 = 117.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.19x = 637.79 × 117.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.19x = 74,656.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,656.72/425.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.58

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