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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.20, 637.70 and 117.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.20, 637.70 and 117.02 is: 175.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.20 : 637.70 = 117.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.20/637.70 = 117.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.20x = 637.70 × 117.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.20x = 74,623.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,623.65/425.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.50

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