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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.27, 637.73 and 178.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.27, 637.73 and 178.46 is: 267.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.27 : 637.73 = 178.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.27/637.73 = 178.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.27x = 637.73 × 178.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.27x = 113,809.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,809.30/425.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.62

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