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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.28, 637.90 and 117.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.28, 637.90 and 117.13 is: 175.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.28 : 637.90 = 117.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.28/637.90 = 117.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.28x = 637.90 × 117.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.28x = 74,717.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,717.23/425.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.69

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