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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.27, 637.83 and 117.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.27, 637.83 and 117.05 is: 175.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.27 : 637.83 = 117.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.27/637.83 = 117.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.27x = 637.83 × 117.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.27x = 74,655.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,655.82/425.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.55

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